A bill that requires trucks to stay clear of the left lane during winter storms continues to progress in the Virginia state legislature. Meanwhile, Utah lawmakers try to legislate a new way for lanes to merge, and extend a rule allowing motorcycles to move between lanes during congested traffic.
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A bill that requires trucks to stay clear of the left lane during winter storms continues to progress in Virginia. Meanwhile, Utah lawmakers try to legislate a new way for lanes to merge. Also, a nurse in Canada left her career to become a long-haul trucker, while a driver in Saskatchewan was gifted a batch of cookies from an anonymous baker. Dr. John McElligott discusses the state of the pandemic. And Congress has kicked the can down the road again on its annual spending bills, which means more delay in spending money from the infrastructure bill.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Fuel prices spike for a fifth straight week, inching closer to the $4 a gallon benchmark. Canada contemplates suspending CDLs amid ongoing protests over vaccine mandates. And a pub that first opened its doors in the year 793 calls it a day.
From a hospital to the driver’s seat
A nurse in Canada left her career in healthcare after 16 years to become a long-haul truck driver, while a driver in Saskatchewan was gifted a batch of cookies from an anonymous baker who was thanking truck drivers for what they do. Dr. John McElligott of the St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund discusses the state of the pandemic.
Action in D.C. could further delay infrastructure bill funds
Congress has kicked the can down the road again on its annual spending bills, which means more delay in spending money from the infrastructure bill. We’ll go over what the consequences might be.
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- The Truckload Carriers Association is calling on people to help choose the 2021 Highway Angel of the Year. Visit the Highway Angel website to cast your vote. The deadline is Feb. 18.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the TA in Lafayette, La. That’s at Exit 101 off Interstate 10. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- 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.
- You can find a location to get a COVID-19 vaccination by entering a ZIP code at VaccineFinder.org, by texting your ZIP code to 438829, or by calling 800-232-0233.
- The St. Christopher Fund and OOIDA are offering truckers vouchers for free flu, pneumonia and shingles vaccinations. You can claim your free voucher here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- View the most recent notices on the Bulletin Board.
- Be sure to check out the Fighting for Truckers website. Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
