Podcast: Why did truckers boycott Indiana?
In the late 1980s, truckers staged a boycott of the state of Indiana in response to actions of state officials toward trucks. As part of our ongoing series on OOIDA’s 50th anniversary, we’ll take a look back at what happened and why with OOIDA President and CEO Todd Spencer. Also, the Land Line Magazine staff breaks down the biggest news of the week, including the proposed automatic emergency braking mandate, the possibility of hair testing and FMCSA’s desire to target unsafe motor carriers.
09:25 – News Roundup: AEBs, hair testing and more
24:19 – Looking back on the Indiana boycott
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Fuel tax changes are coming to multiple states beginning July. Find out where, here.
- For information about the Southern Indiana Truck Convoy, visit its website or find it on Facebook.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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Catch up on the news with Ashley Blackford
OOIDA sends a letter to President Biden asking for Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary be withdrawn. I-95 is reopened in Philadelphia. Fuel tax increases are coming to some states July 1st.
News Roundup: AEBs, hair testing and more
The Land Line Magazine staff breaks down the biggest news of the week, including the proposed automatic emergency braking mandate, the possibility of hair testing and FMCSA’s desire to target unsafe motor carriers.
Looking back on the Indiana boycott
In the late 1980s, truckers staged a boycott of the state of Indiana in response to actions of state officials toward trucks. As part of our ongoing series on OOIDA’s 50th anniversary, we’ll take a look back at what happened and why with OOIDA President and CEO Todd Spencer.