The federal government is putting money directly into two truck parking projects. We’ll discuss what will be built where and what is yet to come, with Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
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The federal government is putting money directly into two truck parking projects. We’ll discuss what will be built where and what is yet to come, with Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA. Also, ever been the victim of a predatory tow? The Maryland Motor Truck Association made a push for protections from predatory towing, and now it’s a law. The association’s president and CEO, Louis Campion, tells us how they got it done. And being proactive when it comes to insurance is important to your success as a trucker. Trina Skywalker with Trista Roby of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department explain the importance of protecting yourself before and after a claim.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to give small motor carriers a break from new regulations. Get those hair testing comments in sooner rather than later. And in the wake of Truck Driver Appreciation Week, fewer drivers are apparently feeling appreciated.
A victory over predatory towing
Ever been the victim of a predatory tow? The whole thing can leave you feeling helpless – and in the end, you may end up stuck with a bill that puts you out of business. To shield truckers in their state, the Maryland Motor Truck Association made a push for protections from predatory towing, and now it’s a law. The association’s president and CEO, Louis Campion, tells us how they got it done.
Protecting yourself during a claim
Being proactive when it comes to insurance is important to your success as a trucker. Trina Skywalker with Trista Roby of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department explain the importance of protecting yourself before and after a claim.
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- Starting Sunday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, is scheduled to be at the TA in Oakley, Kan. That’s at Exit 76 on Interstate 70. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- OOIDA’s Truck to Success course is Oct. 25–27 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Blue Springs, Mo. The deadline to register is Oct. 10. Learn more at TruckToSuccess.com.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program 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.
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- 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.
