Straight pipes still an option on newer trucks
Lots of truckers want those big, shiny straight pipes running up the side of their rig, but it’s not so easy with newer trucks. Or is it?
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Lots of truckers want those big, shiny straight pipes running up the side of their rig, but it’s not so easy with newer trucks. Or is it? Also, a lot of trucking issues are making headlines both in industry news publications and mainstream media. We’ll review some of those stories. And maintaining a truck is an expensive endeavor. And the stress of doing that is made all the worse by the economics of trucking right now, with low rates and high fuel costs, among other factors. And while most truckers are keeping up, is everyone?
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Diesel prices continue trending downward. OOIDA requests a preliminary injunction against California’s AB5 law. And a new survey looks at the most dangerous roadsides and highway ramps for truck parking.
Trucking in the mainstream press
A lot of trucking issues are making headlines both in industry news publications and mainstream media. We’ll review some of those stories.
Maintenance: Don’t put it off
Maintaining a truck is an expensive endeavor. And the stress of doing that is made all the worse by the economics of trucking right now, with low rates and high fuel costs, among other factors. And while most truckers are keeping up, is everyone?
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- The Truckers Christmas Group is now accepting nominations and donations to help needy trucking families through Dec. 17.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the TA in Spartanburg, S.C. That’s at Exit 63 on Interstate 85. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Be sure to check out Chrome Shop Mafia and 4 State Trucks. If you have a question you’d like to ask Bryan about truck mods or technical issues, you can email him at BossManonLandLineNow@ChromeShopMafia.com.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- If a carrier, shipper, receiver or broker tries to coerce you into violating the regulations, document the coercive act, then call 888-368-7238 or file a complaint online to the National Consumer Complaint Database.
- If you’d like to support the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship, you can donate to the fund. You can drop donations at the Spirit of the American Trucker or send tax-deductible donations to: OOIDA Foundation Inc., 1 NW OOIDA Dr., Grain Valley, MO 64029.