Rumors abound on Chao’s keynote speech Friday at MATS

March 29, 2019

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LLN (3/28/19) – Rumors abound on Chao’s keynote speech Friday at MATS. We’ll discuss with OOIDA’s Jay Grimes. Meanwhile, highway congestion makes six states consider lane-splitting for motorcycles. Mary talks to Keith Goble about that. Plus get the latest on even more truck shows with our calendar. And finally, OOIDA held a town hall meeting at MATS today. Mark Reddig sums it up with Lewie Pugh and Mike Matousek.


00:00 – 09:26 – Newscast

09:26 – 24:13 – Rumors abound on Chao’s keynote speech Friday at MATS

24:13 – 39:07 – Six states consider lane-splitting for motorcycles. Mary talks to Keith Goble about that

39:07 – 48:53 – OOIDA holds town hall meeting at MATS to discuss trucking issues

Segment 1

Newscast

Segment 2

Earlier this week, the U.S. DOT announced that Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will appear at the Mid America Trucking Show. Terry Scruton discusses what it might mean with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

Segment 3

Ever seen a motorcycle driving between lanes of traffic? It’s called lane splitting, and more states want to allow it due to congestion. Mary McKenna talks with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble.

 

Plus Mary McKenna joins Mark Reddig with truck show information.

Segment 4

OOIDA held a town hall meeting with members. Some of the most important topics in trucking were discussed. Mark Reddig talks with Lewie Pugh and Mike Matousek of OOIDA.