LLN (8/17/18) – Truckers from around the country gathering for the sole purpose of making a birthday special for one young man. We’ll have that, plus: trucker talk about detention time and lumpers; and a bill that would allow under 21 truckers.
0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast
10:10 – 24:51 – Birthday for Bubba
24:51 – 40:10 – Detention time, lumpers
40:10 – 50:19 – Bill would allow under 21 truckers
Segment 1
Newscast
Segment 2
Truckers from around the Country gathering for the sole purpose of making a birthday special for one young man in Milton, Wisconsin. Mary McKenna has a report.
Segment 3
Among the usual issues he hears about, Jon Osburn is getting his ear bent about detention time and lumpers. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Segment 4
A bill intended to open the door for interstate truckers below 21 years of age is now in the U.S. Senate as well as the House. Mark Reddig gets the details from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- Click here to read the DRIVE-Safe Act, S.3352 in the Senate.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that at FightingForTruckers.com.
- To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121;
- Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.
