On record against insurance increase
Land Line Now, Aug. 18, 2020.
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A letter circulating in the U.S. Senate offers elected officials a chance to go on record against an insurance increase for truckers proposed in Congress.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
OOIDA’s petition for a broker rule is coming to the Federal Register this week; a long-burning wildfire keeps I-70 in Colorado closed for another day; and it’s eagle vs. drone over Lake Michigan.
II. Tax deadlines around the corner
Taxes are, to a great extent, about two things – money, and deadlines. Most people think about the one big deadline on April 15, but several other deadlines are coming up soon.
III. Portland, Atlanta road funding votes
Voters around Portland, Ore., and Atlanta will soon decide on billions in transportation funding.
IV. Insurance increase target of Senate effort
A letter circulating in the U.S. Senate is offering elected officials a chance to go on record against extreme increases in truckers’ insurance requirements.
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- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the current coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
- If you’re headed to the Glenwood Canyon area in Colorado you can find the latest road closure information due to the Grizzly Creek Fire.
- You can download the ArriveCan app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in Clearwater, Minn., at Exit 178 off Interstate 94. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here. Jon has free face masks as well as pneumonia and shingles vaccine vouchers.
- Visit the MBA Tax and Bookkeeping website for more information.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News By State
- View notices on the Bulletin Board.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.