LLN (12/7/18) – The condition of our crumbling interstate system is reaching a critical stage. Also, if your sleeper isn’t comfortable, you can do something about it. And Jon Osburn is hearing about tolls and the problems they cause.
0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast
9:41 – 24:25 – Making your sleeper better
24:25 – 39:22 – Tolls and the problems they cause
39:22 – 49:09 – Our crumbling interstate highway system
Segment 1
Newscast
- You can a trucking family in need this holiday season to the Truckers Christmas Group. A group of truck drivers started the group in 2008. They wanted to help other truckers and their families who had fallen on hard times have a better Christmas. Visit https://truckerschristmasgroup.org/ if you’d like to donate or nominate a family.
- This is the last full weekend to sign up for the Affordable Care Act. The deadline to enroll in or make a change in your 2019 Marketplace plan is December 15. To enroll or to change your 2019 coverage go online to https://www.healthcare.gov/.
Segment 2
What’s more important than having a comfortable place to sleep? Well, if your sleeper doesn’t meet that standard, you can do something about it. Our producer Barry Spillman and host Mark Reddig talk with Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
- Be sure to check out their websites, Chrome Shop Mafia and 4 State Trucks.
- To call the shop, dial 888-875-7787 or 417-624-3054.
Segment 3
Jon Osburn is finishing up his last few stops before he takes a Christmas break. While he’s at it, he’s hearing about tolls and the problems they cause for truckers. We’ll hear from the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
- See Jon’s full schedule, “The Spirit” Schedule.
- Read more here: The Spirit ends year in Idaho; a trip downtown may be in store.
- Or here: The Spirit pulls up next to the Great Salt Lake for its next stop.
Segment 4
The National Academy of Science says that the condition of our crumbling interstate highway system is reaching a critical stage. Mark Reddig discusses their research with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- 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.