A new law in Washington state ensures that truckers will have access to restrooms at shippers and receivers there. Meanwhile, Utah’s legislature has been called into a special session to deal with road maintenance needs. Also, the good news? We may have hit the bottom with regard to spot rates. The bad news? We may be stuck there for a while. Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation stops by to talk about what the spot market. And Congress has said no to a new emission rule for large trucks from the Environmental Protection Agency. So what happens now? We’ll discuss that – plus the latest on efforts to require underride guards.
10:12– What the spot market numbers are telling us
24:52 – Congress says no to emission rule
39:36 – Restroom bill is law in Washington state
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- The American Truck Historical Society National Convention and Truck Show is June 8-10. Get the details here.
- Navistar is recalling thousands of International trucks of various models due to an issue with the backup lights.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in Johnstown, Colo. That’s at Exit 254 off Interstate 25. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find OOIDA’s Monthly Trucking Market Update.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
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Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A group of U.S. senators openly call on EPA to rescind its new heavy-duty truck emission standards. Another city just banned overnight truck parking. And we’ll tell you where the cops just busted up an alleged diesel theft ring.
What the spot market numbers are telling us
Good news? We may have hit the bottom with regard to spot rates. The bad news? We may be stuck there for a while. Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation stops by to talk about what the spot market numbers and trends are telling us, with advice on weathering the storm.
Congress says no to emission rule
Congress has said no to a new emission rule for large trucks from the Environmental Protection Agency. So what happens now? We’ll discuss that – plus the latest on efforts to require underride guards.
Restroom bill is law in Washington state
A new law in Washington state ensures that truckers who will have access to restrooms at shippers and receivers there. Meanwhile, Utah’s legislature has been called into a special session to deal with road maintenance needs.
