Good things are happening in Washington state – and one of the driving forces behind them is the Washington Trucking Associations. From one restroom access bill that became law last year to another just introduced that would expand on it and more, Sheri Call, president and CEO of the organization, joins us to discuss their continuing efforts to improve the lives of truck drivers.
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From one restroom access bill that became law last year to another just introduced that would expand on it and more, Sheri Call, president and CEO of the Washington Trucking Associations, joins us to discuss their continuing efforts to improve the lives of truck drivers. Also, DAT saw one of the weakest load volumes last week compared to the past several years. And truckers have to remember a huge amount of information. But that doesn’t mean that they know everything. Recently, Marty Ellis ran into a trucker who didn’t know something that can be incredibly important when making your way down America’s highways.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A new bipartisan bill has its eye on supply chain issues and the parking shortage. The EPA is all set to put stricter emissions rules in place for heavy-duty trucks. And a new partnership aims for a zero-emission, heavy-duty truck that can go the distance.
Load volume drops
DAT saw one of the weakest load volumes last week compared to the past several years.
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Truckers have to remember a huge amount of information. But that doesn’t mean that they know everything. Recently, Marty Ellis ran into a trucker who didn’t know something that can be incredibly important when making your way down America’s highways.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- The deadline to apply for the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship program is Feb. 1. You can apply here.
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Petro in Beaumont, Texas, at Exit 848 on Interstate 10. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about the Washington Trucking Associations on their website.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
- 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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