LLN (9/18/18) – One trucker spent some time recently saving puppies – and other furry friends – from Hurricane Florence. Also, an online sales tax may fund roads in Michigan. A New Jersey bill would limit red-light and speed cameras. Indiana’s governor is targeting truckers with a massive toll increase. And more listening sessions on the hours of service are scheduled.
0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast
10:11 – 24:42 – Saving pets from Florence
24:42 – 39:22 – Michigan road tax; NJ enforcement cameras; Indiana toll hike
39:22 – 49:33 – Indiana toll hike; hours of service listening sessions
Segment 1
Newscast
- OOIDA’s TRACER system has issued an alert on a stolen trailer. The black 2015 Specialty Lowboy was last seen near Interstate 10 in Mont Belvieu, Texas. A $500 reward is offered for information leading to its recovery.
- Find more information on the Specialty Lowboy.
- See more at TRACER.
- Call 202-246-2698 if you have information.
Segment 2
As Hurricane Florence made its way ashore, all kinds of volunteers stepped up to help, including one trucker who made it his mission to save some of our furry friends. Mary McKenna has a report.
- If you have questions about the group’s pet transport service, or if you would like to volunteer, go to https://operationroger.rescuegroups.org/
- And you can learn more about the Noah Project at https://www.noahprojectmuskegon.org/.
Segment 3
Online purchases may cost more in Michigan, but roads will benefit. Terry Scruton covers that – plus a New Jersey bill to limit red-light and speed cameras – with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble. And Indiana’s governor is targeting truckers with a massive toll increase. OOIDA has issued a Call to Action, we’ll have the details.
- Read more from Land Line Magazine, Michigan governor wants new tax revenue for roads.
- You can also read Land Line Magazine’s, New Jersey bill would shield drivers from camera enforcement efforts.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is pursuing a 35% truck-only toll increase on the Indiana Toll Road. His goal is to raise $1 billion on the backs of hard-working truckers to primarily fund projects around the state that have nothing to do with the toll road itself. OOIDA is exploring several options to try to prevent this from happening. In the meantime, if you’re so inclined to share your thoughts about this with Governor Holcomb:
- You can call his office at 317-232-4567.
- Or email him by clicking HERE.
- You can read more about it by clicking here: Indiana governor’s $1 billion infrastructure plan to be funded by truck tolls.
Segment 4
An effort is underway to jack up truckers’ costs on the Indiana Toll Road. Mark Reddig discusses that – plus some listening sessions on the Hours of Service – with OOIDA Manager of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
- 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.
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