A woman who operates one of the biggest pieces of heavy equipment in the world is sharing her story of overcoming life’s challenges.
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A woman who operates one of the biggest pieces of heavy equipment in the world is sharing her story of overcoming life’s challenges. Also, back in the 1970s, hauling cross country was nearly impossible at the maximum federal limit of 80,000 pounds. We’ll hear from OOIDA President Todd Spencer about why that was and how a handful of states became known as barrier states. And perhaps one of the most common questions insurance companies get is, why are my rates increasing? Trina Skywalker of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department talks about some of the reasons your rates could be going up.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
The number of people killed on U.S. roadways dips slightly. Trucking jobs keep getting added to the economy. And another county puts a truck parking ban in place.
Barrier states
Back in the 1970s, hauling cross country was nearly impossible at the maximum federal limit of 80,000 pounds. We’ll hear from OOIDA President Todd Spencer about why that was and how a handful of states became known as barrier states.
Why are some insurance rates going up?
Perhaps one of the most common questions insurance companies get is, why are my rates increasing? Trina Skywalker of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department talks about some of the reasons your rates could be going up.
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- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in El Paso, Texas. That’s at Exit 37 on Interstate 10. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- For more information from Kathy Tuccaro, visit her website.
- 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.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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