Podcast: What will Roadcheck focus on this year?
Inspectors will fan out across the country to do Level 1 inspections on trucks – including focuses on drugs and tractor protection systems. Also, a trucker discusses his upcoming trip to haul the Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. And several states are considering or have passed changes to rules that govern automated cameras meant to enforce either red lights or speed limits.
10:22 – Hauling the Wall That Heals
24:59 – What will Roadcheck focus on this year?
40:23 – States consider changes to traffic camera rules
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- OOIDA is recognizing National Military Appreciation Month with its Mission: Military Appreciation campaign. The campaign runs through May 19.
- Find out where the Wall That Heals tour will be stopping. And be sure to read Land Line’s full story here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Starting Tuesday, May 14, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the TA in Lodi, Ohio. That’s located at Exit 209 off Interstates 71 and 76. Stop in and join OOIDA for a $10 discount.
- OOIDA has revamped its Fighting For Truckers It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues.
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
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Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA loosens some requirements to take part in the agency’s under-21 pilot program. Cargo theft incidents show no sign of letting up. And the OOIDA Foundation points out the numerous problems with EPA’s emission rules.
Hauling the Wall that Heals
For years now, the Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, has toured the country, bringing an important reminder of our history to locations across the nation. Of course, to get to the various locations where it’s displayed, the wall requires some serious transportation. And that is where truckers come in. One of those truckers, OOIDA Board Member Terry Button of Rushville, N.Y., joins the program.
What will Roadcheck focus on this year?
Tuesday, May 14 is the start of this year’s Roadcheck across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Inspectors on the state and federal levels will conduct Level 1 inspections on commercial motor vehicles across the country. So what do you need know? We’ll review what’s happening with Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA’s Compliance Department.
States consider changes to traffic camera rules
As you’ve traveled around the country, doubtless at some point you’ve seen automated cameras meant to enforce either red lights or speed limits. Now, several states are considering or have passed changes to the rules that govern those cameras. Meanwhile, one state gets ready to offer grants for truck driver training.