Land Line Now, June 8, 2020.
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Nationwide protests have truckers thinking about personal safety. Several OOIDA members join us to discuss trusting your instincts, planning ahead and more.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
Will the real unemployment rate please stand up? The FMCSA grants a three-month waiver for certain pre-employment screening; and take the cannoli, leave the kid – it’s today’s news in trucking.
II. Protests put focus on truckers’ personal safety
As the nation grapples with civil unrest in the wake of George Floyd’s death, truckers are grappling with safety concerns. We’ll hear from one driver who decided to stay on her side of the border – and then started a conversation about trusting your instincts, planning ahead and supporting other drivers.
III. Truck maintenance and your insurance
You always want to make sure you’re keeping up with maintenance on your truck and trailer. We’ll explain why that’s especially true in the summer heat – and how it can affect your insurance.
IV. A trucker-friendly highway bill
The proposed highway bill in the House appears to be perhaps the most trucker-friendly produced in recent memory. We’ll have more details of the legislation and what they might mean to you.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA has set up an online resource to provide direct access to information needed to operate in the current coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 – Facts for Truckers logo on the OOIDA or Land Line Media websites.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Starting Wednesday, Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Petro in Spokane, Wash. That’s at Exit 272 on Interstate 90. Find the upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more information about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
