LLN (7/11/18) – Peterbilt works on advancing truck technology. We’ll have that, plus freight has seen some surprise rate swings, but record high rates are still seen in some sectors; oil prices may continue to drop; and a bill that could affect driver pay is coming to a vote in the Senate.
0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast
10:10 – 24:52 – Peterbilt’s new tech
24:52 – 39:43 – Freight rate swings; lower oil prices
39:43 – 49:56 – Denham Amendment could pop up again
Segment 1
John E. West of Sumter, S.C., has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 12 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
Trucking manufacturers are always trying to reinvent the wheel, working to produce faster, safer, cleaner and more profitable trucks. Land Line Magazine’s Suzanne Stempinski was on hand for the latest Peterbilt has to offer, and Mary McKenna will talk with her today.
Segment 3
Volatility is a key word this week with some surprise swings in rates. But record high rates are still seen in some sectors. Mary McKenna talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
- Visit their website, dat.com;
- Or you can call them at 800-547-5417;
- Be sure to check out their blog;
- Chat with them on Twitter;
- And find out more on the OOIDA Members Edge website;
- You can call OOIDA Members Edge at 866-487-8253.
The average cost for diesel bumped up just shy of a penny nationwide compared with last week’s prices. Mary McKenna offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a breakdown by region and analysis.
- Find Daily Fuel Prices by ProMiles;
- To see how to compute your own fuel surcharge use OOIDA’s online Fuel Surcharge Calculator;
- To download OOIDA’s fuel surcharge app for Android Smartphones, click here.
Segment 4
The Senate will soon vote on a bill to keep the Federal Aviation Administration up and running. And while that doesn’t sound like a trucking issue, in fact, a provision in some versions of the bill could have a direct impact on what truckers are paid. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long 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.
