If it seems like four-wheelers are behaving more erratically on roadways these days, you’re not wrong. A new study from AAA says more people are engaging in dangerous driving. Then, cargo theft is likely to spike in the coming weeks as we get closer to Christmas. Tips for keeping you and your stuff safe. Plus, a legislative panel in Georgia has some ideas for fixing a problem that doesn’t exist – but they may address other issues in trucking.
10:18 – AAA study on dangerous driving
24:46 – Cargo theft from an insurance perspective
39:14 – Legislative panel on the “driver shortage”
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- The New York DOT is asking truck drivers in New York to take a survey on truck parking. The deadline for completing the survey is Dec. 22.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s truck insurance program here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Whether for truck parking funding, stopping speed limiters or getting overtime pay for company drivers, get your lawmakers on board with a quick email sent from Fighting For Truckers.
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
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Plus, the spot market saw a big drop in load volume last week, the search is on for a missing truck driver in Iowa, and more trucking news of the day.
Four-wheelers behaving badly
If it seems like four-wheelers are behaving more erratically on roadways these days, you’re not wrong. AAA has released a study that says more and more people are engaging in dangerous driving behaviors. AAA’s Rebecca Steinbach joins the show to tell us what’s behind the spike.
Cargo theft from an insurance perspective
Cargo theft is on the rise, and the problem is likely to get worse this month, with Christmas right around the corner. Trista Roby and Trina Skywalker of OOIDA’s insurance department have some tips on what to look out for, how best to secure your cargo and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Legislative panel on “driver shortage”
A legislative panel in Georgia was tasked with addressing a problem that doesn’t exist: the so-called “driver shortage.” But Keith Goble of Land Line Magazine says the report it came up with could end up having benefits for truckers anyway.
