A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways. Also, an effort underway right now in South Dakota is designed to combat human trafficking – and to involve truckers in the effort. Then, we sit down with OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department to discuss what additional coverage you should consider.
10:22 – South Dakota effort combats human trafficking
24:59 – Extra coverages for your truck insurance
40:23 – Efforts designed to combat highway protests
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- To get the latest information on traffic in Baltimore, Md., or any of the 50 states, visit Land Line Media’s Road Conditions for Truckers resource tab.
- You can learn more about the South Dakota Trucking Association on the official website.
- Find out how you can help combat human trafficking in the trucking industry.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s truck insurance program here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Starting Saturday, April 27, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Beto Junction TA in Lebo, Kan. That’s located at Exit 155 off Interstate 55. Stop in and join OOIDA for a $10 discount.
- OOIDA has revamped its Fighting For Truckers It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues.
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
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