Last week, the Federal Highway Administration proposed setting targets that states and cities would be required to meet regarding greenhouse gas emissions. And, needless to say, it’s generating some controversy.
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Last week, the Federal Highway Administration proposed setting targets it would require states and cities to meet regarding greenhouse gas emissions. And, needless to say, it’s generating some controversy. Also, in an effort to help owner-operators understand the current and future state of the freight market, the OOIDA Foundation has created a monthly market update. Andrew King, the foundation’s research analyst, talks about this new update, and how it can help owner-operators make informed decisions. And a lot goes in to deciding your insurance rate. The experts from OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department explain how rates are calculated and what can cause increases.
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It’s not just your imagination: New studies confirm that dangerous driving is on the rise. Canada will start enforcing its ELD mandate at the start of the year. And a new Hollywood film set to hit theaters this month has trucking and trafficking as the background.
New market report to help owner-operators
In an effort to help owner-operators understand the current and future state of the freight market, the OOIDA Foundation has created a monthly market update. Andrew King, the Foundation’s research analyst, talks about this new update, and how it can help owner-operators make informed decisions.
How insurance rates are set
A lot goes in to deciding your insurance rate. The experts from OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department explain how insurance companies set rates and what can cause increases.
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- OOIDA is getting the word out about its upcoming Truck to Success course with a new video. Sign up for Truck to Success here.
- Starting Thursday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree. That takes place at the Iowa 80 truck stop in Walcott, Iowa.Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find OOIDA’s monthly Trucking Market Update online.
- 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.
- 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.
