Making biodiesel an option for more truckers
We talk biodiesel with a company that’s been on the forefront of the alternative fuel for years. Diana Geseking of Restaurant Technologies explains how they’re involved in the process from the get-go and what needs to happen to make biodiesel a more viable option for a bigger population of truckers.
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Diana Geseking of Restaurant Technologies explains how they’re involved in the biodiesel process from the get-go and what needs to happen to make biodiesel a more viable option for a bigger population of truckers. Also, one of the biggest problems in trucking is the way some shippers, receivers, brokers and others coerce truckers into situations where they end up violating the regulations. OOIDA some years ago fought to get a regulation on the books to combat that. And South Carolina’s state legislature is considering a measure that would alter the rules for left lane use in the state.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA offers a warning about a hacking attempt on its public portal. Weekly diesel prices continue their slow but steady decline. And Cousin Eddie gets the cops called on him – again.
Striking back against coercion
One of the biggest problems in trucking is the way some shippers, receivers, brokers and others coerce truckers into situations where they end up violating the regulations. And of course, if things go south, it’s the trucker who faces the consequences. But OOIDA some years ago fought to get a regulation on the books to combat that.
Left-lane rules may get an overhaul in South Carolina
South Carolina’s state legislature is considering a measure that would alter the rules for left lane use in the state. Meanwhile, a Texas lawmaker wants to increase the excise tax on fuel there.
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- Starting Jan. 6, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Oklahoma City East TA. That’s at Exit 142 on Interstate 40. Stop in, say hi to Marty, and join OOIDA at a $10 discount. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
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