The FMCSA has announced that it intends to require a speed limiters setting of 68 mph, despite comments from thousands of truckers. Another successful Guilty By Association Truck Show is in the books. We caught up with Bryan Martin to recap this past weekend’s GBATS. Also, drivers tend to focus on making sure they have good tires – especially on the steer position. Most of us don’t mind paying more for good tires, but it’s important to make sure you get a return on this large investment.
09:51 – A look back at this year’s GBATS
24:34 – Getting the most out of your steer tires
39:18 – FMCSA to propose speed limiter setting
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- For questions about commercial vehicle tires, you can go to the Michelin Commercial Truck Tire website.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Breaking news: FMCSA proposes a 68 mph limit on heavy trucks. California’s governor vetoes a bill that would have banned autonomous trucks in the state. And a well-known truck stop chain is named one of the happiest places to work in the U.S.
A look back at this year’s GBATS
Another successful Guilty By Association Truck Show is in the books. We caught up with Bryan Martin to recap this past weekend’s event.
Getting the most out of your steer tires
As drivers, we tend to focus on making sure we have good tires – especially on the steer position. Most of us don’t mind paying more for good tires, but it’s important to make sure you get a return on this large investment. Andy McCulloch of Michelin calls in with some advice.
FMCSA to set speed limiters at 68
The FMCSA has announced that it intends to require speed limiters set at 68 mph, despite comments from thousands of truckers. I’ll get some insight into what’s happening from OOIDA Public Affairs Director Norita Taylor.
