Land Line Now, March 4, 2020.
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The national truck parking shortage is at the root of many problems in trucking. Now, a solution is getting closer. Also, educating kids about trucking.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
Rhode Island loses a key court decision linked to truck-only tolls; two New Jersey state troopers rescue a truck driver; and would you like some butter and syrup for your wanted poster? – It’s today’s news in trucking.
II. Educating kids about trucking
A children’s museum in Greensboro, N.C., has taken educating kids about trucking to the next level with a little help from Volvo.
III. Seasonal slump longer than usual
This time of year is when the seasonal slump would usually end, but the coronavirus is keeping freight at bay a little longer. Also, diesel prices drop for the eighth week in a row as oil continues to struggle.
IV. Truck parking solution soon before Congress
The national shortage of truck parking is at the root of many other problems in trucking – from big issues like detention time, to the simple ability of one person to keep themselves safe. Now an attempt to solve it is getting closer.
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- OOIDA urges truckers to speak out on the effort to increase your insurance costs.
- Also at MATS this year, OOIDA is offering giveaways. Get the details here.
- You can find out more about AASHTO’s Benefits of Transportation here.
- A pair of New Jersey State Police officers rescued a truck driver from his burning truck on a New Jersey highway. You can read the full story and see the dramatic body cam video.
- Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in Shreveport, La., Exit 8 on Interstate 20. Find the upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about the Greensboro Children’s Museum online.
- Get more information about the freight market.
- Keep up to date on fuel prices.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website.
