Breaking down the White House Trucking Action Plan. Plus, a look at how the Biden administration is gearing up to put its Build Back Better agenda into effect.
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I. Today’s news with Greg Grisolano
The White House announces a new plan aimed at improving the trucking industry; OOIDA asks the secretary of transportation directly about truck parking, driver retention and detention times; and what’s behind the eerie noises coming out of the Golden Gate Bridge.
II. Build Back Better agenda
The Build Back Better plan is stalled in Congress, but the Biden administration is already taking steps to advance its agenda.
III. Wyoming fuel tax hike and Michigan reciprocity
Wyoming looks at raising its fuel tax rate, while Michigan considers a measure that would make things easier for certain timber haulers.
IV. Details on White House Trucking Action Plan
The White House Trucking Action Plan aimed at improving the industry hits a lot of notes, but does it hit the right ones?
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- For up-to-date information on road closures and road conditions in Kansas, log on to KanDrive.org, or call 511.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in Joplin, Mo. That’s at Exit 4 off Interstate 44. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- View the most recent notices on the Bulletin Board.
- 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.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year long.
- 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.