Officials seek parking fix for I-81
Parking is a problem across the nation for truckers, but in the Eastern states, it’s intense. And officials are looking for solutions. Now, the Federal Highway Administration and a coalition of stakeholders are developing plans to improve the situation along one highway.
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Parking is a problem across the nation for truckers, but in the Eastern states, it’s intense. And officials are looking for solutions along I-81. The winner has been announced for the OOIDA Mary Johnston scholarship. Andrew King with the OOIDA Foundation discusses this long-standing tradition. Also, a truck driver who’s been behind the wheel for more than three decades is sharing her thoughts about life on the road, and the changes she’s seen over the years. And expect the unexpected – that’s the advice for carriers, brokers, and shippers from DAT when it comes to hurricane season.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Diesel prices drop for a third-straight week. Florida inches closer to providing more truck parking on a busy stretch of highway. And another day, another trailer spilling another weird load.
Scholarship winner announced
The winner has been announced for the OOIDA Mary Johnston scholarship. Andrew King with the OOIDA Foundation discusses this long-standing tradition that helps children, grandchildren, and legal dependents of OOIDA members to further their education. Also, a truck driver that’s been behind the wheel for more than three decades is sharing her thoughts about life on the road, and the changes she’s seen over the years.
Hurricane season – be ready for anything
Expect the unexpected, that’s the advice for carriers, brokers, and shippers from DAT when it comes to hurricane season. Dean Croke talks about that, and takes a look at the load boards in today’s market update.
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- OOIDA encourages you to submit comments on FMCSA’s Speed Limiter Notice. The agency has extended the comment period to July 18. Use the links below to tell FMCSA why speed limiters do not improve highway safety!
- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has updated its emergency declarations website.
- All meeting information for the I-4 corridor truck parking meetings is available on the project website.
- You can register here to take part in the I-81 Corridor Coalition virtual truck parking meetings taking place June 22, 23 and 29.
- Starting Thursday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at Wheel Jam located at the South Dakota State Fair Speedway in Huron, S.D. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
- 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.