LLN (3/27/19) – Congress hears testimony on funding for transportation from the DOT head. Freight markets are still waiting to spring forward yet volumes remain relatively strong. Meanwhile, diesel prices are stable across the country. And Dr. John provides tips to kick the smoking habit.
00:00 – 09:26 – Newscast
09:26 – 24:13 – Dr. John provides tips on how to stop smoking
24:13 – 39:07 – Freight volumes wait for spring rebound. Diesel prices are stable
39:07 – 48:52 – Transportation Secretary asks Congress for money for 2020
Segment 1
Newscast
- This week in Louisville, ATRI will be collecting data on truck parking at the Mid America Trucking Show. If you’re interested in participating you are asked to stop by their booth number 40577 in the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Segment 2
Mark Reddig gets some tips on how to kick the smoking habit from Dr. John McElligott of the St. Christopher Fund.
- Find out more about Occupational Health Systems at www.ohs.com.
- You can find out more about the St. Christopher Fund at www.truckersfund.org.
- See what other medical solutions Dr. John offers at www.docjmd.com.
- If you have questions about medical certification you can call OOIDA’s Compliance office at 816-229-5791.
Segment 3
Despite late season winter weather freight volumes are strong compared to this time last year. We’ll hear from Mark Montague.
- Visit the DAT website.
- Or you can call them at 800-547-5417.
- Be sure to check out their blog.
- Chat with them on Twitter.
- And find out more on the OOIDA Members Edge website.
- You can call OOIDA Members Edge at 866-487-8253.
Diesel should remain relatively stable for the near future. Mary finds out more from oil industry analyst, Tom Kloza.
- Here is this week’s price report by Land Line Magazine, Diesel price increases by a penny across the U.S.
- Find Daily Fuel Prices by ProMiles.
- To see how to compute your own fuel surcharge use OOIDA’s online Fuel Surcharge Calculator.
- To download OOIDA’s fuel surcharge app for Android Smartphones, click here.
Segment 4
Mary McKenna and Nile Elam break down DOT Secretary Chao’s testimony at a hearing today to secure funding for the department, as well as infrastructure.
- 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.
