A nurse turned truck driver is living out her lifelong dream behind the wheel in Illinois. Lola Thomas-Albright recently had the opportunity to give the top official at the U.S. DOT a ride-along, offering him a front row seat to what life is like on the road.
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A nurse turned truck driver is living out her lifelong dream behind the wheel in Illinois. Lola Thomas-Albright recently had the opportunity to give the top official at the U.S. DOT a ride-along, offering him a front row seat to what life is like on the road. Also, there are still plenty of reasons to check out the May issue of Land Line Magazine. Managing Editor Jami Jones discusses some of the lighter stories in this issue. And we continue to monitor the run-up to the midterm elections, including the likelihood of Republicans taking over the House and Senate.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
CVSA touts the success of its North American anti-human trafficking campaign. More and more thieves have their eyes on fuel, but authorities are on their trail. And another state waives some hours-of-service rules in response to extreme weather.
Land Line Magazine preview – the fun stuff
The month of May is coming to an end but there are still plenty of reasons to check out the May issue of Land Line Magazine. Managing Editor Jami Jones discusses some of the lighter stories in this issue that are guaranteed to make you laugh.
A look ahead to the mid-terms
We continue to monitor the run-up to the midterm elections, including the likelihood of Republicans taking over the House and Senate. And that includes what the shift means in terms of opportunities for truckers.
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- Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of hundreds of gallons of diesel from Krevetski’s Convenience Store in East Wheatfield Township, Penn., on May 18. Call PSP Troop A at 724-832-3288 if you know anything.
- Nominations are now being acceptedfor TravelCenters of America’s annual Citizen Driver competition. The deadline is June 30.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the TA in Morris, Ill. That’s located at Exit 112B off Interstate 80. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- If you’re a trucker not receiving Land Line Magazine and you’d like to, you can sign up here. It’s free!
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers 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.
