Coping with sudden surges in the price of fuel is far from a new problem in trucking. Today, we’ll hear a little of the history of the fuel surcharge and get some advice on how to create one.
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Coping with sudden surges in the price of fuel is far from a new problem in trucking. Today, we’ll hear a little of the history of the fuel surcharge and get some advice on how to create one. Also, wondering how to contest incorrect violations on a driver vehicle inspection report? We’ll find out from attorneys Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law. And the past year has been a busy one in terms of state issues. We’ll have a review of efforts on towing reform, restroom access and other issues.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA and OOIDA defend recent hours-of-service changes in a D.C. Circuit Court. We get new details about results from those increased inspections at the Texas-Mexico border. And if you were thinking of going north of the border for a deal on a used truck, think again.
Correcting some errors
Wondering how to contest incorrect violations on a driver vehicle inspection report? We’ll find out from attorneys Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law.
Towing reform, restroom access and more
The past year has been a busy one in terms of state issues. We’ll have a review of efforts on towing reform, restroom access and other issues.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in Gary, Ind. That’s at Exit 9 off Interstates 80 and 94. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- OOIDA members can find the OOIDA fuel surcharge calculator here. You can also get the cost per mile calculator here.
- Read the Rolling Stone article about the 1973 truckers’ protest.
- You can get more information from Road Law here or send an email here.
- 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.
