OOIDA’s 45th party in Joplin

LLN (9/25/18) – Truckers will celebrate OOIDA’s 45th anniversary this weekend in Joplin, Mo. Also, Indiana Oks a truck-only toll increase. Missouri sets a public vote on its fuel tax. The TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For contest. An aviation bill moves forward without controversial trucking provisions. And a possible government shutdown.

0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast

10:10 – 24:40 – OOIDA 45^th celebration; TCA Best Fleets to Drive For

24:40 – 39:21 – Indiana toll hike; Missouri fuel tax

39:21 – 49:32 – FAA bill sans trucking problem; possible shutdown

Segment 1

Newscast

• Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 4,500 Freightliner and Western Star tractors because of a fuel line issue. The tractors in question are equipped with Cummins ISX15 and X15 engines. The recall affects model year 2017-2019 Freightliner 122SD, Cascadia, and Coronado and Western Star 4900 trucks. Cummins plans to start notifying owners Oct. 28. Find out more on NHTSA’s website.
• Autocar is recalling 297 terminal tractors with brake pedals that are improperly welded. Autocar will begin to notify affected truck owners this Thursday, Sept. 27th. Find out more here.

Segment 2

OOIDA marks its 45th year of fighting for the rights of truckers this year, and the big party to celebrate will be this weekend in Joplin, Mo. Mary McKenna talks with the Association’s Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh. Also, every year, the Truckload Carriers Association asked drivers to name the best fleets to drive for. Mary finds out about this year’s contest from Jane Jazz-rou-wee of Carrier’s Edge.

Segment 3

Indiana has approved a substantial truck-only toll increase to pay for roads elsewhere in the state. Terry Scruton covers that – and an upcoming public vote on Missouri’s fuel tax – with state legislative expert Mike Matousek.

• Learn more about the Indiana toll increase here:
  • Indiana Finance Authority approves truck toll increase; goes into effect Oct. 5.
  • OOIDA calls out Indiana’s ‘discriminatory’ truck-only toll plan, asks for public review.
  • Indiana governor says truck toll not a tax; OOIDA says boycott the toll road.
  • Indiana governor’s $1 billion infrastructure plan to be funded by truck tolls.
• Find out more about Missouri’s fuel tax vote here: ELECTION 2018: Missouri’s 10-cent fuel tax increase vote survives second legal challenge.
• To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.

Segment 4

An aviation bill is finally, after numerous delays, moving forward, and without controversial trucking provisions that now appear dead. Mark Reddig discusses that – plus a possible government shutdown – with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

• It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that at FightingForTruckers.com.
• To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121.
• Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.