Podcast: Gone nuclear – trucking industry slapped with massive verdicts
Two nuclear verdicts targeting the trucking industry have made national headlines in recent days – and both raise serious questions and concerns about where we may be heading. Plus, cargo theft cases have skyrocketed in recent years. But just how bad is it out there? ATRI intends to find out. Then, a look at the latest truck parking news across the nation. And finally, Land Line Now checks in on the latest spot market data, courtesy of Truckstop.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- You can take part in ATRI’s cargo theft survey on the Institute’s website. The deadline is Sept. 30.
- Find more information about the freight market online.
- OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Petro in New Paris, Ohio, Sept. 12-14. Stop in and join OOIDA for $35.
- 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 website.
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
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