Land Line Now, Nov. 15, 2021.
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OOIDA efforts to counter ATA’s driver shortage claims are paying off with public officials and media outlets. We’ll discuss recent coverage.
I. Today’s news with Scott Thompson
A move by the Supreme Court means California’s AB5 won’t be going into effect anytime soon. The Senate majority leader has a short-term solution in mind for lowering fuel prices. And a Vietnam vet gets his Purple Heart back 38 years after it was stolen.
II. Top Industry Issues different for drivers, carriers
The American Transportation Research Institute is out with the results from its annual Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry survey – and the difference in responses from truckers and larger carriers could not be bigger. We’ll have a breakdown.
III. Insurance and your lease
Insurance companies aren’t generally going to delve in to your lease agreement, but the OOIDA truck insurance department has recently been getting calls with questions. We’ll explain the links between lease agreements and insurance requirements.
IV. Driver shortage – media catching on that it’s a myth
OOIDA’s long running efforts to counter the ATA’s constant claims of a driver shortage are paying off, as public officials and media outlets are finally “getting it.” We’ll discuss some of the recent mainstream media coverage on the topic.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA’s Nomination-Election Committee is seeking nominations for alternates to the Board of Directors. The deadline to submit nominations is Dec. 31. Forms have been mailed to current members, but you can also find it here.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation wants your feedback about runaway truck ramps. You can take the survey here.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the TA in Kingman, Ariz. That’s at Exit 48 off Interstate 40. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program here.
- Be sure to check out the new Fighting for Truckers website. And remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- 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.
- Read the Time Magazine article on the “driver shortage.”