A group of truck drivers in Nebraska came to the rescue of a woman who was suffering from a mental health crisis on an interstate bridge over I-680. We’ll have the story of how first responders called on the truckers to assist.
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A group of truck drivers in Nebraska came to the rescue of a woman who was suffering from a mental health crisis on an interstate bridge over I-680. We’ll have the story of how first responders called on the truckers to assist. Also, there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to auto liability verses general liability. We’ll find out the differences and some of the unusual requirements that go with them from Trina Skywalker and Trista Roby of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department. And a recent federal report shows that the number of traffic deaths continues to rise. But what’s the story behind those numbers?
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Brake Safety Week has begun. Flash flooding is causing all sorts of problems down South. And a factoring company is down after being the victim of a malware attack.
Which liability is the right liability?
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to auto liability verses general liability. We’ll find out the differences and some of the unusual requirements that go with them from Trina Skywalker and Trista Roby of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Traffic deaths up
A recent federal report shows that the number of traffic deaths continues to rise. But what’s the story behind those numbers?
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- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at GeeCee’s Truck Stop in Toledo, Wash. That’s at Exit 57 on Interstate 5. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program here.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you’re interested in receiving the OOIDA Safe Driving Award, you can find more information at com.
- If you’d like to support the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship, you can: email the OOIDA Foundation for more information; drop donations at the Spirit of the American Trucker; or send tax-deductible donations to: OOIDA Foundation Inc., 1 NW OOIDA Dr., Grain Valley, MO 64029.
- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has updated its emergency declarations website, CVSAemergencydeclarations.org. s
- The Utah DOT is asking for public input on rural transportation goals, needs, and strategies for their Long-Range Rural Transportation Plan. Send comments to Planning@Utah.govor call 385-360-1900.
- The St. Christopher Fund and OOIDA are offering truckers vouchers for free flu, pneumonia and shingles vaccinations. Go to org.
