LLN (10/5/18) – Truckers can use dash cams to protect themselves – but it’s a double-edged sword. Also, we’ll have more about the recent Guilty by Association Truck Show. OOIDA issues a call to speak out on the proposed hours of service changes. And U.S. DOT issues new guidelines on automated vehicles – including large trucks.
0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast
10:11 – 24:40 – Dash cams
24:40 – 39:10 – Truck show redux; hours of service comments
39:10 – 49:20 – New automated vehicle guidelines
Segment 1
Newscast
- Tim G. Trotter of Castaic, Calif., has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 35 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program. Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
In this day and age, truckers have to take action to protect themselves. And one of the simplest ways to do that is with the use of a dash cam. Our producer Barry Spillman and host Mark Reddig will talk with Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
- Visit the Chrome Shop Mafia website.
- Or the 4 State Trucks website.
- To call the shop, dial 888-875-7787 or 417-624-3054.
Segment 3
Jon Osburn is still riding a high from the recent Guilty by Association Truck Show, but he’s already back to discussing the big issues with truckers. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American trucker.
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- Burnouts, a visit from FMCSA’s Martinez, and listening session highlight GBATS Day 1.
- Paying it forward: Truckers raise millions for Special Olympics.
- Jon Osburn is still riding a high from the recent Guilty by Association Truck Show, but he’s already back to discussing the big issues with truckers. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American trucker. See Jon’s full schedule, “The Spirit” Schedule.
Segment 4
Earlier this week, the U.S. DOT released new guidelines on automated vehicles. Up till now, most of the focus has been on cars. But this time, trucks were a big part of the discussion. Mark Reddig gets the latest from 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.
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