The surging popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles has state officials throughout the country taking steps to capture needed transportation revenue. Also, OOIDA board members fight for the rights of truckers in many different ways, including representing on different regulatory and industry boards. We’ll talk with some of those board members about the importance of having a seat at the table when decisions are being made. And the viscosity of your oil plays an important role. Nick Rivera of Mobil Delvac tells us why, breaks down the different grades on the market and explains how to pick the correct viscosity for your needs.
10:12– Representing truckers on regulatory boards
24:52 – The importance of viscosity
39:36 – Catching revenue from electric vehicles
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Washington State DOT is asking for feedback from truckers, dispatchers and others involved in planning trips for truck drivers.
- You can support the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship by sending a tax-deductible donation to: OOIDA Foundation Inc.; 1 NW OOIDA Dr.; Grain Valley, MO 64029. Email the OOIDA Foundation for more information.
- Starting Thursday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the TA in Tooele, Utah. That’s at Exit 99 off Interstate 80. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops 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 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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A legislative push to stop a speed limiter mandate in its tracks picks up more support. NHTSA launches a probe in 250,000 Daimler trucks. And Teamsters at another big carrier are ready to strike.
Representing truckers on regulatory boards
OOIDA board members fight for the rights of truckers in many different ways, including representing on different regulatory and industry boards. We’ll talk with some of those board members about the importance of having a seat at the table when decisions are being made.
The importance of viscosity
The viscosity of your oil plays an important role. Nick Rivera of Mobil Delvac tells us why, breaks down the different grades on the market and explains how to pick the correct viscosity for your needs.
Catching revenue from electric vehicles
The surging popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles has state officials throughout the country taking steps to capture needed transportation revenue.
