Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to put a stop to automatic increases to the state’s fuel tax. Meanwhile, bills in New York and Minnesota are trying to offer consumers some protection from price gouging, including on fuel.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to put a stop to automatic increases to the state’s fuel tax. Meanwhile, bills in New York and Minnesota are trying to offer consumers some protection from price gouging, including on fuel. Also, when it comes to renting and leasing versus borrowing equipment, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to insurance. And one of the great truths in life is a simple one. None of us are getting any younger. And as we age, we need to take precautions and even change some habits. So what are those changes we should make? In fact, it’s fairly simple.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA opens a new webpage to go with one of its newer regulations. Market conditions are off to a strong start. And the trucking community comes out in force to comfort a grieving family.
Borrowing and lending equipment
When it comes to renting and leasing versus borrowing equipment, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to insurance. The experts from OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department tell us what you should know before lending out your equipment.
The aging trucker
One of the great truths in life is a simple one. None of us are getting any younger. And as we age, we need to take precautions and even change some habits. So what are those changes we should make? In fact, it’s fairly simple.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- FMCSA has a new webpage for entry-level drivers that offers guidance for picking a training provider from the agency’s Training Provider Registry.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in El Paso, Texas. That’s at Exit 37 on Interstate 10. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about Occupational Health Systems, here.
- You can find out more about the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund on their official website.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
