Land Line Now, Oct. 14, 2021.
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The White House has a supply chain plan. Others use the crisis to push the driver shortage myth. But truckers can get lawmakers the facts.
I. Today’s news with Scott Thompson
OOIDA says fixing the supply chain starts with addressing detention times. Drivers are reporting problems at drug and alcohol testing sites. And the Egyptian artifacts hiding in plain sight in a couple’s yard.
II. White House supply chain plan: 24-7 at the ports
The White House has announced actions intended to help get the supply chain moving again. And those actions will affect truckers. Meanwhile, the Senate moves closer to Meera Joshi’s confirmation, and new COVID border rules are put in place.
III. States work to curb ticket quotas
New laws in New Jersey and Nevada are designed to curb ticket quotas, and Michigan is trending the same direction. Meanwhile, Michigan also is trying to make life a little easier for timber haulers.
IV. Supply chain myths and solutions
The ongoing debate about supply chain disruptions is very likely to affect the lives of many truckers. However, there’s more on the topic that you need to know – including what truckers are up against, and what they can do.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the J.D. “Doc” Osburn TA in Boise, Idaho. That’s at Exit 54 off Interstate 84. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Read what OOIDA has to say about the supply chain plan.
- Find out more from Land Line Magazine on plans to reopen the borders.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- You can find upcoming truck shows and events here.
- Be sure to check out the new Fighting for Truckers website. And remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- 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.
- Land Line Now’s Community Bulletin Board for Oct. 14, 2021.
