We’ll have our annual Thanksgiving reading of the short story about truckers, “Something for Stevie,” by author Dan Anderson. We’ll also bring you Jami Jones’s original interview with author Dan Anderson about what inspired him to write the story.
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We’ll have our annual Thanksgiving reading of the short story about truckers, “Something for Stevie,” by author Dan Anderson. We’ll also bring you Jami Jones’s original interview with Author Dan Anderson about what inspired him to write the story. Also, most truckers who deal with brokers are well aware that they typically don’t share all the information they’re supposed to. So what information do the regulations say they’re supposed to share? And we’ll discuss OOIDA’s efforts to reform nonconsensual towing.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Diesel prices continue ticking downward. OOIDA minces no words in opposition to FMCSA’s proposal on unique electronic IDs. And the final numbers from OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops telethon are in.
Broker transparency
Most truckers who deal with brokers are well aware that they typically don’t share all the information they’re supposed to. So what information do the regulations say they’re supposed to share?
Fixing non-consensual towing
Over the past few years, OOIDA has been a lynchpin in a multi-state effort to address non-consensual towing. OOIDA’s Doug Morris handles state affairs for the Association, and as part of our series to mark OOIDA’s 50th anniversary, we spoke with him about the problem and what solutions have been put in place to deal with it.
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- Starting Monday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Petro in Knoxville, Tenn. That’s at Exit 369 on Interstate 40. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- 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.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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