Speed limiters on ‘most wanted’ list

April 7, 2021

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Land Line Now, April 7, 2021.

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The National Transportation Safety Board put speed limiters on its “most wanted” list again. But do those devices help or harm safety?

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I. Today’s new with Terry Scruton

 

A court hears oral arguments in the case against Rhode Island’s truck only tolls. A government safety group wants speed limiters on trucks. And I’ve got a bridge I want to sell you. No, literally.


II. The spot/contract rate inversion

The split between spot and contract freight has been upended by the pandemic and shows no signs of slowing down this year.


III. Hey, electric vehicles – pay up

Truckers and others have long expressed concerns about the failure of electric vehicles to contribute to road funding. Now, 11 states are taking action to fix that.


IV. Speed limiters on ‘most wanted’ list

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its annual “most wanted” road safety improvements list – and speed limiters are among their goals. So do those devices help, or harm safety?


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