States across the country are considering a fuel tax holiday, and some have even urged the federal government to temporarily suspend the federal fuel tax. We’ll have an update on where things stand.
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States across the country are considering a fuel tax holiday, and some have even urged the federal government to temporarily suspend the federal fuel tax. We’ll have an update on where things stand. Also, the Mid-America Trucking Show is right around the corner, and attendees will have a chance to honor our nation’s heroes through a Veterans in Trucking showcase. We’ll talk with a coordinator of the event about what people can expect to see. And what are the current freight trends in the spot market, and what are experts forecasting for 2022? We’ll find out from Dean Croke of DAT.
Catch up on the news with Ashley Blackford
A new government initiative focuses on speeding up deliveries and reducing consumer costs. A federal official wants people to “fight like hell” to reduce roadway deaths and injuries. And spring ahead, fall back may be no more thanks to a bill now in Congress.
Veterans showcase at Mid America
The Mid-America Trucking Show is right around the corner, and attendees will have a chance to honor our nation’s heroes through a Veterans in Trucking showcase. We’ll talk with a coordinator of the event about what people can expect to see.
Freight and rates, now and moving forward
What are the current freight trends in the spot market, and what are experts forecasting for 2022? We’ll find out from Dean Croke of DAT.
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- The Washington state Department of Transportation has a new tow plow and they’d like help naming it. Ideas will be accepted until Friday and can be submitted by emailing Ryan.Overton@wsdot.wa.gov
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Candy Bass TA in Nashville, Tenn. That’s at Exit 48 off Interstate 24. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find a list of Federal resources for veterans here.
- MATS runs March 24-26 in Louisville, Ky. For more information on the show visit the MATS website.
- 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.
