It should be no surprise to anyone that truckers are thinking about diesel prices. And Marty Ellis is hearing about it all at The Spirit as he heads into his first trucking event of the year.
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It should be no surprise to anyone that truckers are thinking about diesel prices. And Marty Ellis is hearing about it all at The Spirit as he heads into his first trucking event of the year. Also, the votes are in and a truck stop in Kansas is now dubbed the best independent truck stop in North America. Meanwhile, an Illinois truck driver is being credited with saving the lives of four people after he came upon a vehicle that was on fire following an accident. And Congress has finally finished the spending bills they were supposed to finish last September. So what does it hold for transportation, and how might it affect truckers?
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
NHTSA approves new rules for automated vehicles. The U.S. DOT is taking a look at the issue of daylight saving time, which starts this weekend. And the dog didn’t just eat our homework – it’s also messing up our houses.
What it takes to be the best
The votes are in and a truck stop in Kansas is now dubbed the best independent truck stop in North America. Also, an award honors an Illinois truck driver for saving the lives of four people after he came upon a vehicle that was on fire following an accident.
Finally, spending bill passes
Congress finally finished the spending bills they were supposed to finish last September. So what does it hold for transportation, and how might it affect truckers?
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- The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking input from the public regarding the District 6 freight plan. Comments are due March 21 and can be submitted here.
- Three federal agencies have launched a Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey. OOIDA is encouraging truckers to take part. Find more information online, or call the Census Bureau at 844-395-4085.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Safety Drive for a Cure event. That’s taking place at 4700 Highway 42 in Ellenwood, Ga. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Be sure to check out the Fighting for Truckers website. Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.