New entry-level driver training rules are now in place, having gone into effect Feb. 7. That’s led to a series of calls coming in to OOIDA headquarters with questions about the new rule. We’ll get some answers from Jim Jefferson and Tom Crowley of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.
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New entry-level driver training rules are now in place. That’s led to a series of calls coming in to OOIDA headquarters with questions about the new rule. We’ll have some answers. Also, there’s something fishy going on in New England – literally. Dean Croke of DAT tells us why there’s a lot of opportunity there for both reefer and nonreefer haulers. Then he gives us the latest trends and numbers on the spot market. And money from the new federal infrastructure bill has not yet made its way to any pavement. However, members of Congress are already debating its economic impact.
Catch up on the news with Ashley Blackford
Police in Ottawa turn up the heat on demonstrators. Ottawa’s police chief resigns amid growing criticism that he did not do enough to stop the protests. And a man in Georgia is recovering in the hospital after he allegedly stole a tractor trailer and was shot multiple times by police.
Opportunities in New England
There’s something fishy going on in New England – literally. Dean Croke of DAT tells us why there’s a lot of opportunity there for both reefer and non-reefer haulers. Then he gives us the latest trends and numbers on the spot market, where load post volumes and rates continue to defy historical norms.
The economic impact of infrastructure
Money from the new federal infrastructure bill has not yet made its way to any pavement. However, members of Congress are already debating its economic impact. We’ll tell you what was said and why it matters.
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- Police in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, are on the lookout for a truck and trailer that was stolen out of a truck yard Sunday morning with more than 2,000 firearms inside. If you have information call 705-876-1122 ext. 232 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
- Starting Thursday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in West Memphis, Ark. That’s at Exit 280 on Interstate 40 and Exit 4 on Interstate 55. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- New entry-level driver training rules are now in place. You can get more information here.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA Members Edge.
- 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.
