FMCSA has released a proposal that would require speed limiters on commercial trucks. And OOIDA is urging truckers to speak out.
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FMCSA has released a proposal that would require speed limiters on commercial trucks. And OOIDA is urging truckers to speak out. Also, hundreds of truck drivers will be in Pennsylvania this weekend to help make wishes come true for sick children. This is the 33rd annual Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish convoy. We’ll find out how the event started, and what it means to be back to full scale this year. And the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled in favor of constitutional protection for transportation revenue. Meanwhile, Legislation in Louisiana would double fines on an important bridge.
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Making wishes come true
Hundreds of truck drivers will be in Pennsylvania this weekend to help make wishes come true for sick children. This is the 33rd annual Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish convoy. We’ll find out how the event started, and what it means to be back to full scale this year.
Illinois court puts road money in a lockbox
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled in favor of constitutional protection for transportation revenue. Meanwhile, Legislation in Louisiana would double fines on an important bridge.
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- FMCSA is considering a rule that would mandate speed limiters on commercial trucks. OOIDA has issued a Call to Action encouraging all truckers to submit comments to FMCSA on the proposal.
- The 33rd annual Mother’s Day Truck Convoy to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation is this Sunday. Find more information at WishConvoy.org.
- The South Carolina DOT is widening portions of I-85 through Spartanburg and Cherokee counties. For information, visit the 85 Widening Facebook page.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Labor are asking for applicants to join its Truck Leasing Task Force. To apply, please visit dot.gov/tltf before May 13th.
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Midwest Pride in Your Ride Truck and Tractor Show. That’s located at the Tri State Raceway in Earlville, Iowa. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Convoy here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- 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.
