Land Line Now, May 4, 2020.
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A survey about COVID-19’s effect on trucking shows the need to have a business plan and know your cost of operations. Also, truckers are always essential.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
Truckers protest low rates across the country; the Border Patrol stops two attempts at human smuggling; Cajun Country rolls out the tablecloth for truckers – It’s today’s news in trucking.
II. COVID-19, business plans and the cost of operations
A survey about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the need for small trucking operations to have a business plan and know their cost of operations.
III. Public more aware of truckers’ importance due to COVID-19
Truckers have always understood that they were essential to their fellow Americans’ daily lives. But the COVID-19 pandemic has made the public more aware than ever of that fact. We’ll explain what’s behind Land Line Magazine’s May cover story.
IV. OOIDA board tackles the big issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of people’s focus, but problems like truck parking crisis and hours-of-service reform are still there. The OOIDA Board of Directors tackled that and more this past weekend at a virtual meeting.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA has set up an online resource to provide direct access to information needed to operate in the current coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 – Facts for Truckers logo on the OOIDA or Land Line Media websites.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
- The FMCSA has set up a dedicated web page for updates on when and where it is distributing masks to truck drivers.
- Starting Wednesday, Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Petro in Beaumont, Texas. That’s at Exit 848 on Interstate 10. Find the upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find out more about what OOIDA’s Business Assistance department does here.
- And find out more about the OOIDA Foundation.
- If you’re a trucker not receiving the magazine and you’d like to you can sign up here. It’s free!
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
