Reaction to the EPA’s new heavy-duty emission standards has been swift. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska and U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas have been leading the charge against the new rules. Also, load and truck posts were both down in the second week of May. DAT says this month will be a pivotal one for the spot market. We’ll have the latest details in today’s Market Update with Robert Rouse. And the rules of the road are pretty clear, but it seems as if sometimes, states or other governments try to muck it up. Marty Ellis has a couple of particular examples on his mind.
10:12– Leading the fight against new EPA rules
24:52 – May a pivotal month for the freight market
39:36 – Mucking up the rules of the road
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the TA in Foristell, Mo. That’s at Exit 203 off Interstate 70. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
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Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
The ongoing driver compensation study committee gets input from three men with links to OOIDA. The Women of Trucking Advisory Board names a chairperson. And expect the roads to be busier than they’ve been in years next holiday weekend.
Leading the fight against new EPA rules
Reaction to the EPA’s new heavy-duty emission standards has been swift. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska and U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas have been leading the charge against the new rules. From their respective offices, we speak with both lawmakers about that fight, along with other trucking issues that have fallen on their radar.
May a pivotal month for the freight market
Load and truck posts were both down in the second week of May. DAT says this month will be a pivotal one for the spot market. We’ll have the latest details in today’s Market Update with Robert Rouse.
Mucking up the rules of the road
The rules of the road are pretty clear, but it seems as if sometimes, states or other governments try to muck it up. Marty Ellis has a couple of particular examples on his mind.
