Podcast: Sen. Steve Daines takes aim at speed limiter mandate
9:54 – Sen. Steve Daines on speed limiters
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Today’s news: OOIDA files comments opposing an AEB mandate on heavy trucks
Plus, diesel prices increase again, the trial date is set for wrongful death lawsuit that involved a truck driver and train and more trucking news of the day.
Sen. Steve Daines on speed limiters
Sen. Steve Daines of Montana has numerous concerns about FMCSA’s plan to impose a speed limiter mandate on heavy trucks – and he’s introduced a bill that would stop it.
The Parking Zone
From Memphis and Nebraska to South Dakota and Florida, there are new truck parking spaces going in all over the country. And while that’s welcome news, the truck parking crisis continues. Tyson Fisher of Land Line Magazine joins us with all the latest truck parking news in our latest installment of The Parking Zone.
Spot market update
The lead-in to the holiday weekend had a positive effect on both demand and rates. Robert Rouse of DAT breaks down the numbers for us.