The numbers on the load board fell last week, but the number of trucks increased. So what does that mean for those looking to haul freight? Stephen Petit of DAT brings us the latest freight trends on the spot market.
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The numbers on the load board fell last week, but the number of trucks increased. So what does that mean for those looking to haul freight? Stephen Petit of DAT brings us the latest freight trends on the spot market. Also, Marty Ellis is hearing a complaint we’ve all heard many times over the years – dispatchers telling truckers to get back on the road because they have time left on their clock, even though the trucker thinks it’s not safe. And efforts to reform police dispatched towing nationwide have focused on Maryland recently, where action has been underway in the legislature for some time.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
The chorus of groups calling for an end to increased border inspections in Texas grows. The EIA says there’s too much uncertainty to provide a solid short-term energy outlook. And Florida shows it’s serious about addressing the truck parking shortage along I-4.
The problem with dispatchers
Marty Ellis is hearing a complaint we’ve all heard many times over the years – dispatchers telling truckers to get back on the road because they have time left on their clock, even though the trucker thinks it’s not safe. We’ll hear from the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Towing reform update
Efforts to reform police dispatched towing nationwide have focused on Maryland recently, where action has been underway in the legislature for some time.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Starting April 24, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Petro in Gary, Ind. That’s at Exit 9 off Interstates 80 and 94. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
- 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.
