HVAC – heating, ventilation and air conditioning – is one of the few systems that has nothing to do with moving the truck forward and instead is totally dedicated to the comfort of the truck driver. We’ll discuss what’s involved in maintaining HVAC with Kevin Lindsey, the maintenance expert from TA & Petro travel centers.
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HVAC is one of the few systems that has nothing to do with moving the truck forward and instead is totally dedicated to the comfort of the truck driver. We’ll discuss what’s involved in maintaining HVAC. Also, an OOIDA member is taking her support for the Special Olympics on the road with her brand-new truck that’s wrapped to promote the organization that’s near and dear to her heart. And a bill that would allow longer, heavier loads at Louisiana’s ports is moving forward, while lawmakers consider making electric and hybrid vehicles pay a fee to pay for roads.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Diesel prices dropped this week, but not by much. The feds could waive hours-of-service for truck drivers hauling baby formula if the need arises. And the effect of marijuana decriminalization on trucking is one of ATRI’s top research priorities this year.
Taking support for a good cause to the next level
An OOIDA member is taking her support for the Special Olympics on the road with her brand-new truck that’s wrapped to promote the organization that’s near and dear to her heart. Carmen Anderson talks about her new ride and the road to getting it.
Longer, heavier loads in Louisiana
A bill that would allow longer, heavier loads at Louisiana’s ports is moving forward, while lawmakers consider making electric and hybrid vehicles pay a fee to pay for roads.
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- Truck drivers and the general public have through June 3 to submit comments on the proposed speed limiter rule. Go to FightingForTruckers.com.
- Starting Thursday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Petro in New Paris, Ohio. That’s at Exit 156B off Interstate 70. 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.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- 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.
