It’s no secret that the country is suffering through a truck parking shortage. Several groups are looking to change that by coming up with solutions. One of those groups, the I-81 Corridor Coalition, recently held a series of roundtable talks devoted entirely to the problem. Andy Alden, the coalition’s executive director, joins us to talk about what was learned and what happens next.
Listen to our full show
It’s no secret that the country is suffering through a truck parking shortage. Several groups are looking to change that by coming up with solutions. One of those groups is the I-81 Corridor Coalition. Also, trucking is a leading indicator of the direction of the economy, so what do the latest numbers tell us about how we’re doing? We’ll discuss that and more with Stephen Petit of DAT. And August is a time when members of Congress head back to their home districts to meet with constituents. And that makes it not only a good time to get some time with your member of Congress, but also a good time to be in touch with their staff in our nation’s capital.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A major carrier is telling some of its owner-operators that they may have to leave California because of AB5. The percentage of female truck drivers continues to rise. And the Pilot Flying J Road Warrior contest returns with a record pay-out.
Trucking and the economy
Trucking is a leading indicator of the direction of the economy, so what do the latest numbers tell us about how we’re doing? We’ll discuss that and more with Stephen Petit of DAT.
Getting face time with your lawmakers
August is a time when members of Congress head back to their home districts to meet with constituents. And that makes it not only a good time to get some time with your member of Congress, but also a good time to be in touch with their staff in our nation’s capital.
Subscribe to Land Line Now
Go to Land Line Now on the Bullhorn app, or the Bullhorn website’s Land Line Now page, and click on the follow button. Bullhorn lets you listen to our program without using limited data on your cellphone plan – by allowing you to listen through a phone call.
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- For more information about the Pilot Flying J Road Warrior program, go to the Pilot Flying J website.
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s Tour Truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the TopGun LargeCar Shootout. That’s at the Rantoul National Aviation Center in Rantoul, Ill. Stop in, say hi to Marty, and join OOIDA at a $10 discount. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
- 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.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- 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.