Marty Ellis is hearing from truckers about the high cost of fuel and dropping rates. But what really has folks riled up is the proposal to put speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles.
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Marty Ellis is hearing from truckers about the high cost of fuel and dropping rates. But what really has folks riled up is the proposal to put speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles. Also, a recent survey was designed to better understand the challenges small trucking companies are going through. We’ll hear from the CEO and co-founder of the company that conducted the survey. And from what’s being called the Taj Mahal of rest areas to a bill that would allow heavier loads at Louisiana’s ports, we’ll tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A rare and potentially historic snowstorm is bearing down on Colorado. We have two new development within the autonomous trucking industry. And OOIDA commemorates Armed Forces Day.
Survey asks what’s up with small business trucking
A company recently conducted a survey to better understand the challenges small trucking companies are going through. We’ll hear from the CEO and co-founder of the company that conducted the survey to find out what the results showed and where they go from here.
Roses and Razzberries
From what’s being called the Taj Mahal of rest areas to a bill that would allow heavier loads at Louisiana’s ports, we’ll tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries.
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- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- FMCSA is considering a rule that would mandate speed limiters on commercial trucks. OOIDA has issued a Call to Action asking truckers to submit comments to FMCSA on the proposal. The deadline is June 3.
- Submit Comments to FMCSA.
- OOIDA Letter to DOT – Oppose Speed Limiter Mandate.
- Read the FMCSA’s Speed Limiter Notice.
- For more information, head to com.
- If you want to submit a Rose or Razzberry for consideration on air or in the magazine, you can send them here, or visit us on Facebook.
- Saturday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the ATHS Greater Cincinnati Chapter Truck Show, at 696 E. Hanthorn Road in Lima, Ohio. 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.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- 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.
