There was a noticeable decrease in loads on the spot market last week with the Christmas holiday falling on a Sunday this year. We’ll have all the details in this week’s Market Update with DAT.
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There was a noticeable decrease in load posts last week with the Christmas holiday falling on a Sunday this year. We’ll have all the details in this week’s Market Update with DAT. Also, it seems like a no-brainer now, but in the early days of OOIDA, the Association made a decision: Only truckers would be allowed on its board of directors. Lewie Pugh of OOIDA and Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine reflect on the decision as part of our ongoing series celebrating OOIDA’s 50th anniversary. And Marty Ellis is taking a break, but he still has a few stories to tell, as well as some advice about coping with high fuel prices.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA offers a warning about a hacking attempt on its public portal. Weekly diesel prices continue their slow but steady decline. And the bill has come due in Ontario.
Keeping truckers in charge
It seems like a no-brainer now, but in the early days of OOIDA, the Association made a decision: Only truckers would be allowed on its board of directors. Lewie Pugh of OOIDA and Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine reflect on the decision as part of our ongoing series celebrating OOIDA’s 50th anniversary. They also explain how the experiences, perspectives and wisdom of the board members contribute to the Association’s mission.
Coping with fuel prices
Marty Ellis is taking a break, but he still has a few stories to tell, as well as some advice about coping with high fuel prices.
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- Starting Jan. 6, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Oklahoma City East TA. That’s at Exit 142 on Interstate 40. Stop in, say hi to Marty, and join OOIDA at a $10 discount. Find upcoming Spirit stops 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.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- Goodyear is accepting nominations for its annual Highway Hero award. Nominations are due by Dec. 31. You can nominate a trucker for the award using form here.
- You can still donate to Truckers for Troops.
- OOIDA is seeking the names and addresses of military personnel serving overseas so we can send them care packages through Truckers for Troops. Call Nikki Johnson at 816-229-5791 or e-mail troops@ooida.com.
- If a carrier, shipper, receiver or broker tries to coerce you into violating the regulations, document the coercive act, then either call 1-888-DOT-SAFT or file a complaint online to the National Consumer Complaint Database.
- You can write and post a review of the doctor who performed your DOT physical to be shared with your fellow truckers – or look up other reviews of a doctor – through the OOIDA website.
