LLN (11/13/18) – The head of the EPA joins us to discuss a plan that could further reduce allowed emissions from trucks. We’ll have that, plus how state races will affect trucking going forward. And what the OOIDA Board of Directors will discuss as they meet this week.
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Newscast
- OOIDA’s TRACER system has issued an alert on a stolen truck. The white 2003 Kenworth T600 has “Danways Express” written on both sides of the truck. It was last seen on Peachtree Street in Balch Springs, Texas. A $500 reward is offered for information leading to its recovery.
- Find more information on the Kenworth T600.
- See more TRACER.
- Call 202-246-2698 if you have information.
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This week, the U.S. EPA announced they will consider further reduction in certain emissions from trucks. Today, Mary McKenna will discuss the announcement with Andrew Wheeler, acting administrator for the agency.
- See Land Line Magazine’s coverage:
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The shift toward Democrats wasn’t just in the U.S. House – state positions from the governor on down changed in many states. So what does that mean for trucking? Terry Scruton finds out from our state legislative experts, Mike Matousek and Keith Goble.
- Read more from Land Line Magazine, ELECTION 2018: State elect governors, set stage for coming years.
- You can also read Land Line Magazine’s, ELECTION 2018: State races reveal Democratic shift in legislative chambers.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News By State page.
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The OOIDA Board of Directors – the group of truckers that sets the policy and direction for the organization – is meeting this week at the Association’s headquarters. Mark Reddig finds out what some of the issues they’ll discuss are from OOIDA Manager of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that at FightingForTruckers.com.
- To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121.
- Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.
