Factoring companies are something truckers just getting started frequently use. But a recent case is a cautionary tale of what can happen in a worst case scenario. Jim Jefferson and Tom Crowley of OOIDA’s Business Services Department explain.
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Factoring companies are something truckers who are just getting started frequently use. But a recent case is a cautionary tale of what can happen in a worst case scenario. Also, it’s a one stop shop that now holds two significant titles. The world’s largest, and the country’s best. Iowa 80’s senior vice president talks about the new title, and whether there are any plans for the biggest truck stop to get even bigger. And Lewie Pugh of OOIDA reminds us, speaking up is your greatest tool for getting stuff done in Washington, D.C. Lewie stops by Studio A to remind us how to get in the game – and why it’s so important to do so.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A Senate committee is asking for more information about illegal broker activities. A big carrier reaches a big crash settlement despite not being at fault in the crash. And the brand new bridge in Los Angeles that just can’t seem to stay open.
World’s largest now rated the best
It’s a one stop shop that now holds two significant titles: the world’s largest and the country’s best. Hale Trailer recently named Iowa 80 the best truck stop . Iowa 80’s senior vice president talks about the new title and whether there are any plans for the biggest truck stop to get even bigger.
Getting involved
Let’s face it – raising your voice to express concern about a particular proposal or bill can be frustrating. But as Lewie Pugh of OOIDA reminds us, speaking up is your greatest tool for getting stuff done in Washington, D.C. Lewie stops by Studio A to remind us how to get in the game – and why it’s so important to do so.
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- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s Tour Truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the TopGun LargeCar Shootout. That’s at the Rantoul National Aviation Center in Rantoul, Ill. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- To see the full list of the top 15 truck stops according to Hale Trailer read the story from Land Line Magazine.
- To use OOIDA’s Cost of Operations Calculator, go to the OOIDA website.
- 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.
