In an effort to show drivers just how much they’re appreciated, Truckstop.com set a new Guinness World Record during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It took more than 2,000 toy trucks, 30 employees, and some mathematics to claim the title of the largest toy truck sentence in the world.
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In an effort to show drivers just how much they’re appreciated, Truckstop set a new Guinness World Record during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It took more than 2,000 toy trucks, 30 employees, and some mathematics to claim the title of the largest toy truck sentence in the world. Also, how should owner-operators be financially preparing for next year? We’ll get some advice on that – plus the latest on freight and rates on the Members Edge load board this week – with Dean Croke of DAT. And how much of the maintenance can you do on your own truck? We can place Marty Ellis among the other old-timers who think it’s important to know how to do at least some basic items.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A regional emergency declaration has been announced for eight states. OOIDA calls on FMCSA to give an update on the progress of access to broker documents. And electric vehicle infrastructure plans have been announced for all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Getting financially ready now for next year
How should owner-operators be financially preparing for next year? We’ll get some advice on that – plus the latest on freight and rates on the MembersEdge load board this week – with Dean Croke of DAT.
The importance of doing a little maintenance
How much of the maintenance can you do on your own truck? We can place Marty Ellis among the other old-timers who think it’s important to know how to do at least some basic items.
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- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the TA in Beto Junction, Kan. That’s at Exit 155 on Interstate 35. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
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- 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.
