LLN (2/20/19) – Spot market demand helps stem the tide of falling rates. Meanwhile, diesel prices have increased. Also, a good relationship with your tire dealer is important for your tires. And the insurance market could have a big impact on automated vehicles.
0:00-9:41 – Newscast
9:41-24:25 – Tire advice
24:25-39:22 – More freight demand; diesel prices up
39:22-49:08 – Insurance and automated vehicles
Segment 1
Newscast
- The U.S. DOT’s Office of the Inspector General will audit FMCSA’s oversight of commercial driver medical certificates. For more, click here: OIG to conduct audit into FMCSA’s medical certificate program.
- Cargo thefts were down in 2018. For more, click here: 2018 data shows U.S. cargo theft incidents, loss values declining.
- FreightWaves seeks nominations for its Shipper of Choice Awards. For more, click here: Nominate your favorite shipper for a Shipper of Choice Award.
Segment 2
Taking care of your tires is one of the most important things you can do for your business. And maintaining a good relationship with your tire dealer is one of the most important things you can do for your tires. Terry Scruton talks with Jose Martinez of Goodyear Truck Tires.
- You can find out more at goodyeartrucktires.com.
Segment 3
Spot market demand is heating up to help to stem the tide of falling rates. Meanwhile, freight volume is firming up about a month early. Mary McKenna talks with Peggy Dorf with DAT.
- Visit the DAT website.
- Or you can call them at 800-547-5417.
- Be sure to check out their blog.
- Chat with them on Twitter.
- And find out more on the OOIDA Members Edge website.
- You can call OOIDA Members Edge at 866-487-8253.
Also, diesel prices have increased. That’s a possible reflection of U.S. Sanctions against Iran and Venezuela. Mary has our weekly update.
- Here is this week’s price report by Land Line Magazine, Across the U.S., the average price for diesel fuel creeps up.
- Find Daily Fuel Prices by ProMiles.
- Compute your own fuel surcharge with OOIDA’s online Fuel Surcharge Calculator.
- To download OOIDA’s fuel surcharge app for Android Smartphones, click here.
Segment 4
Virtually every aspect of automated vehicles is under discussion by someone involved in transportation. However, most haven’t thought about the insurance market could affect implementation, or how automated cars will affect insurance. Mark Reddig talks with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- 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.
- For more on the issue of automated vehicles:
- Automated vehicles a hot topic at Transportation Research Board conference.
- What does U.S. DOT’s Automated Vehicles 3.0 mean for trucking?
- Oregon task force submits automated vehicle policy recommendation to legislature.
- Report highlights legal, regulatory issues associated with future of automated vehicles.
