Podcast: Congestion pricing in NYC on hold – what’s next?
Now that New York City’s congestion pricing is on hold, will it move forward, and when? And what will happen regarding lawsuits over the plan? Also, a safety group is shining a light on the importance of non-commercial drivers securing their loads. We speak with the woman who started Secure Your Load Day. And Louisiana lawmakers are taking a look at changes to rules for truck owners’ liability and towing. Meanwhile, Florida is putting some restrictions on how vehicle taxes and fees can be used.
10:14 – Congestion pricing in NYC on hold – what’s next?
25:09 – Effort focuses on getting four-wheelers to secure their loads
40:09 – Truck owners’ liability, towing action in Louisiana
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Today is National Secure Your Load day. Get more information about the campaign here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the ATHS National Convention and Truck Show at the York Expo Center in York, Pa. Stop in and join OOIDA for a $10 discount.
- It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues. Visit OOIDA’s Fighting For Truckers
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
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Congestion pricing in NYC on hold – what’s next?
As we reported Wednesday, June 5, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul indefinitely postponed a congestion pricing plan that would have charged trucks up to $54 dollars for every trip into the Central Business District of Manhattan. However, “postponed” is not the same as “canceled.” Zach Miller of the Trucking Association of New York joins us with the latest information.
Effort focuses on getting four-wheelers to secure their loads
A safety group is shining a light on the importance of non-commercial drivers securing their loads. We speak with the woman who started Secure Your Load Day about why this mission is so near and dear to her heart.
Truck owners’ liability, towing action in Louisiana
Louisiana lawmakers are taking a look at changes to rules for truck owners’ liability and towing. Meanwhile, Florida is putting some restrictions on how vehicle taxes and fees can be used.