LLN (10/22/18) – We have some good news for drivers wanting to purchase an APU. The hours of service conversation has turned a corner. We hear how from Land Line Magazine’s Jami Jones. And a lot is happening with both truck parking and autonomous vehicles these days. Get the latest on both issues from Mike Matousek.
0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast
10:11 – 24:41 – APU grant
24:42 – 39:11 – Hours of service
39:11 – 49:22 – Truck parking, autonomous vehicles
Segment 1
Newscast
Segment 2
APUs are the best way to provide for the trucker’s basic comfort and rest needs without idling the truck. But price is often a barrier to buying one. Now, OOIDA has some good news that could help. Mark Reddig talks with Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation.
- Learn more here: Analysis: A new hope for hours of service?
- To find out about the grants, which are available starting Nov. 1 online at OOIDAFoundation.org.
- To find out about APU discounts through OOIDA, click the links below:
- Find out more or sign up for the Truck for Success live business seminar here.
- Comment on the ANPRM regarding brokers and freight forwarders here.
- Find out more about the OOIDA Foundation.
- Check out what else OOIDA Online Business Education program has to offer.
- See all the classes offered by OOIDA.
Segment 3
The conversation on hours of service has long been a one-sided affair – with drivers begging for change and those with the ability to make that change ignoring them. But this year, the conversation has definitely shifted. Terry Scruton talks about that plus a couple of other cool features in the October magazine with Land Line Magazine’s Jami Jones.
- If you’re a trucker not receiving the magazine and you’d like to you can sign up here. It’s free!
- You can also subscribe to the Land Line News Nightcap.
- Check out Land Line Magazine online.
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A lot is happening with both truck parking and autonomous vehicles these days. Terry Scruton gets the latest on both issues from OOIDA’s 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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