A group of motorcycles is on route to Washington, D.C., for the annual Run for the Wall event to honor all veterans, current military, and those we’ve lost. We’ll catch up with a few of the riders to discuss the run, and the importance of honoring those who’ve served.
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A group of motorcycles is on route to Washington, D.C., for the annual Run for the Wall event to honor all veterans, current military, and those we’ve lost. We’ll catch up with a few of the riders to discuss the run, and the importance of honoring those who’ve served. Also, two weeks from now, truckers will gather with fans of all kinds of wheeled vehicles for what has been described as one of the more fun shows on the calendar – Wheel Jam. And officials in states around the country continue to call for changes to daylight saving time. Meanwhile, a new law in Michigan will allow local governments to swap federal road money for state money, reducing the red tape involved.
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Diesel prices are down, but supply concerns have the Biden administration mulling over options. Thieves are targeting Freightliner and Western Star trucks for their powertrain control modules. And FMCSA waives certain hours-of-service rules in response to the national baby formula shortage.
Wheel Jam
Two weeks from now, truckers will gather with fans of all kinds of wheeled vehicles for what has been described as one of the more fun shows on the calendar – Wheel Jam.
States consider changes to daylight saving time
Officials in states around the country continue to call for changes to daylight saving time. Meanwhile, a new law in Michigan will allow local governments to swap federal for state road money , reducing red tape .
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- Truck drivers and the general public have through June 3 to submit comments on the proposed speed limiter rule. Submit your comment here.
- Paccar is recalling nearly 18,000 2018 to 2020 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks for a steering component trouble. Read Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for steering component issue for more information.
- Starting Thursday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Petro in Portage, Wis. That’s at Exit 108A off Interstates 90 and 94. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can get all the details for this year’s Wheel Jam Truck Show on their website. And for all the events happening at Wheel Jam visit the main website.
- Visit Land Line’s Calendar of Events for upcoming truck shows.
- Find out more about Run for the Wall on their website.
- 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 do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
