Fighting Connecticut’s highway use tax
From a new highway-use tax in Connecticut to unscrupulous businesses looking to squeeze a little extra money out of you – as a trucker, it can feel like you’ve got a target on your back.
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From a new highway-use tax in Connecticut to unscrupulous businesses looking to squeeze a little extra money out of you – as a trucker, it can feel like you’ve got a target on your back. Also, from a private company taking steps to directly address the shortage of truck parking to a city that won’t let trucks park in most places, we’ll find out who in the news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. And Marty Ellis has been reading about some interesting figures regarding the fine amounts various states charge for speeding by commercial motor vehicles.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Breaking news, as OOIDA calls on the courts to pump the brakes on California’s AB5 law. National regulators express concerns about heavy electric vehicles. And a truck driver’s family needs some help honoring their late son.
Roses and Razzberries
From a private company taking steps to directly address the shortage of truck parking to a city that won’t let trucks park in most places, we’ll find out who in the news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries.
Some high state traffic fines
Marty Ellis has been reading about some interesting figures regarding the fine amounts various states charge for speeding by commercial motor vehicles.
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- OOIDA Board of Directors alternate election is under way. Voting is open to life members, senior members, members and retired members who are current on their dues. If you would like a paper ballot, call us at 816-229-5791. The deadline to vote is Feb. 25.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in Deming, N.M. That’s at Exit 68 on Interstate 10. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- The deadline to apply for the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship Program is Feb. 1.
- If you want to submit a Rose or Razzberry for consideration on air or in the magazine, you can send them here, or visit us on Facebook.
- 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.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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