Land Line Now, Dec. 8, 2021.
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Christmas is the season of giving: Truck stops help the St. Christopher Fund, OOIDA helps veterans – and we’ll explain how you can help.
I. Today’s news with Greg Grisolano
A federal judge gives the vaccine mandate for federal contractors a thumbs down. A physicians’ group opposes a highway in Toronto. And there’s no burn like a highway burn.
II. Christmas giving in the trucking industry
As Andy Williams said long ago, it’s the holiday season – and that means it’s the season of giving. We’ll report on two truck stop chains lending a helping hand to the St. Christopher Fund as Christmas approaches, an OOIDA donation helping homeless veterans – and how you can help out as well.
III. Freight: a shift in produce
The spot market for produce is shifting in step with the season – and even flatbeds are getting in on the action. Dean Croke of DAT gets into that before giving us the latest numbers and trends.
IV. Paying the bills in D.C.
Congress is taking action to prevent a U.S. Government default, to keep the bills paid and to pass a presidential priority spending bill.
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- The St. Christopher Fund is offering two types of free diabetes prevention programs. Both programs are open to professional drivers at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- In preparation for the upcoming regular session, a Wyoming legislative panel has given a thumbs up to consideration of a 15-cent fuel tax increase. Read more from Land Line’s Keith Goble.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the TA in Sweetwater, Texas. That’s at Exit 242 off Interstate 20. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Want to make a Christmas donation to help trucking families? Here’s a list of some organizations you can support.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA Members Edge.
- Be sure to check out the Fighting for Truckers website. Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year long.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
