Podcast: U.S. Senate takes notice of cargo theft problem
The rising problem of cargo theft was in the spotlight on Capitol Hill Thursday when a U.S. Senate subcommittee took up the issue, calling on witnesses that included OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh. What happens next? Then, the author of a children’s book about trucking tells us what inspired her to write it. And finally, we offer a fresh take on an old problem at loading docks – including how it could benefit truckers everywhere if it catches on.
10:03 – U.S. Senate takes notice of cargo theft problem
38:53 – Fresh take on old problem at loading docks
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Follow Atlas the Trucker Dog online.
- Contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues at OOIDA’s Fighting For Truckers website.
- You can visit OOIDA’s tour truck, Spirit of the American Trucker, at the Petro in Bucksville, Ala., Feb. 28-March 2. Stop in and join OOIDA for $35.
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