Land Line Now, Aug. 28, 2020
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I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
Hurricane relief efforts begin in Texas and Louisiana; the California Air Resources Board tightens regulations on heavy trucks; and there really is a Guinness world record for just about everything.
II. Show trucks, adapting to the times and rattlesnakes
Our virtual Great American Trucking Show coverage continues with three people who would be in Dallas today under normal circumstances. From the working show truck without a show to enter and a company that’s changing the way it connects to customers – to the driver who never met a rattlesnake he didn’t want to catch.
III. Spirit of the American Trucker
The skipper of OOIDA’s tour truck reminisces about his favorite parts of GATS and explains why it’s such a pain getting the Spirit of the American Trucker into exhibit halls.
IV. Hours of service, insurance requirements
Many of the questions and conversations in Dallas would likely center on hours of service and minimum insurance requirements. We break down what drivers need to know with help from OOIDA’s Washington D.C. office.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the current coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
- 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.
- Read the FMCSA regional emergency declaration for Hurricane Laura and Tropical Storm Marco.
- The routing hotline number for Hurricane Laura is 833-99Roads (833-997-6237).
- For road information regarding hurricane-related closures in Louisiana, click here or Texas, click here.
- Starting Saturday, Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the TA Express in Summit, S.D., at Exit 207 off Interstate 29. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here. Jon has free face masks as well as pneumonia and shingles vaccine vouchers.
- 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.
