Land Line Now, April 27, 2020.
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Hauling a 1.27-million-pound megaload means facing a few challenges – including bridges designed to hold far less weight. We’ll explain how they did it.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
More masks are on the way courtesy of the FMCSA; Michigan is closing restroom and parking facilities at some welcome centers; and a trucking company goes above and beyond to take care of its drivers – it’s today’s news in trucking.
II. Megaloads require more than a few extra axles
When your job is to haul a 1.27 million pound megaload, you are bound to face a few challenges. For a Texas firm, there was really just one – getting a massive fracking tower over a bridge that just couldn’t bear the weight. We’ll explain how they did it.
Also, a trucker uses her trailer as a moving billboard she hopes will save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. And two men who served our country are thanking truck drivers for being there for our country during the pandemic.
III. Intermodal can affect your insurance
If you haul containers, you need to be familiar with the Uniform Intermodal Interchange Agreement. It can have a big impact, including on your truck insurance.
IV. Truck parking, other issues, still moving forward
While everyone is coping with the COVID-19 crisis, OOIDA continues to work on some important issues – including efforts to expand truck parking.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA has set up an online resource to provide direct access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 – Facts for Truckers logo on the OOIDA or Land Line Media websites.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email questions@ooida.com.
- Find out more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the TA in Baldwin, Fla. That’s at Exit 343 on Interstate 10. Find the upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more information about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
