LLN (8/3/18) – From passers-by who saved a truckers’ life to a state official who put down truckers in a very public announcement, we’ll offer some Roses and Razzberries. Also, Jon Osburn hears about improving rates, hours of service and ELDs; driver’s licenses that are on your smart phone; and a recent cyber security conference.
0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast
10:10 – 24:52 – Roses and Razzberries
24:52 – 40:09 – rates, hours of service, ELDs
40:09 – 50:24 – smart phone driver’s license; cyber security
Segment 1
Jackie A. Engebretson of New Auburn, Wis., has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 18 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
From passers-by who saved a truckers’ life to a state official who put down truckers in a very public announcement, Terry Scruton and Mary McKenna will tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. If you want to offer up your own Rose or Razzberry for our consideration, you can submit those here or visit us on Facebook.
Segment 3
Jon Osburn has a lot on his mind – from the loss of two important people in trucking, to improving rates and issues like Hours of Service and ELDs that continue to dog truckers. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker. See Jon’s full schedule, “The Spirit” Schedule.
Segment 4
In the future, driver’s licenses might just be an app on your smart phone. Mark Reddig covers that – plus what a recent cyber security conference means to you – with OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that at FightingForTruckers.com.
- To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121;
- Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.
