Ohio says a variable speed limit on Interstate 90 in the north of the state has reduced crashes. Matt Bruning of the Ohio DOT joins us to explain. Also, it’s additional optional coverage, but gap insurance is something that could save you a lot of money in the long run. And lawmakers in the state of Iowa may back away from recent protections against nuclear verdicts by targeting pain and suffering damages involving commercial motor vehicles, while bills that would tackle predatory towing are on the agenda in Florida and Missouri.
10:00 – Ohio experiments with a speed limit that changes
24:52 – Gap insurance can save you some real trouble
39:54 – Iowa lawmakers may back up on nuclear verdicts
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- The reward for information related to the disappearance of Iowa trucker David Schultz has gone up to nearly $28,000. Anyone with information is asked to call 712-662-7127 or email tips@saccountyiowa.gov.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the TA in Tonopah, Ariz. That’s located at Exit 103 off Interstate 10. Stop in and join OOIDA for a $10 discount.
- 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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Ohio experiments with a speed limit that changes
Many truckers are suspicious these days of the use of technology to improve highway safety. And that’s not surprising. But there are instances where technology can make a difference – and one of those can be found in Lake County, Ohio. That’s where the Ohio DOT has set up what’s called a variable speed limit. Matt Bruning of the Ohio DOT joins us to explain what that means and how it works.
Gap insurance can save you some real trouble
It’s additional optional coverage, but it’s something that could save you a lot of money in the long run. We’ll hear about gap insurance from Trina Skywalker and Trista Roby of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Iowa lawmakers may back up on nuclear verdicts
Lawmakers in the state of Iowa Lawmakers in the state of #Iowa may back away from recent protections against nuclear verdicts by targeting pain and suffering damages involving commercial motor vehicles. We’ll cover that – plus bills that would tackle predatory towing in Florida and Missouri – with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble.
