One year after Washington state lawmakers addressed concern about access to restroom facilities at ports, a new bill calls for giving truck drivers operating throughout the state restroom access. Meanwhile, legislators in Mississippi want to allow more law enforcement agencies to enforce speed rules via radar.
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One year after Washington state lawmakers addressed concern about access to restroom facilities at ports, a new bill calls for giving truck drivers operating throughout the state access to restrooms. Also, OOIDA has found many ways to try to level the playing field –one of them is a series of discounts and rebates offered to the Association’s members. And we like to talk on our show occasionally about the technical side of trucking, including what it takes to keep your truck on the road and in good repair. Of course, first, you have to get it started. That’s where your electrical system comes into play.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Average diesel prices continue to see-saw back and forth. Police in Ottawa, Canada are preparing ahead of the Freedom Convoy anniversary this weekend. And first, the robots came for our vehicles – now they’re headed to court?
Discounts and rebates
There’s a phrase that’s heard sometimes in trucking – in some cases in a good way, and in some cases bad – “leveling the playing field.” OOIDA has found many ways to try to level the playing field – and one of them is a series of discounts and rebates offered to the Association’s members.
Electrical systems
We like to talk on our show occasionally about the technical side of trucking, including what it takes to keep your truck on the road and in good repair. Of course, first, you have to get start it. That’s where your electrical system comes into play.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- The deadline to apply for the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship program is Feb. 1. You can apply here.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the TA in Laredo, Texas, at Exit 12B North and Exit 13 South on Interstate 10. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find more on truck repair and maintenance from TA & Petro here. If you have questions, you can email them to AskTATruckService@ta-petro.com.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
