The economy and trucking rates
Land Line Now, Sept. 7, 2020.
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It’s obvious to everyone that the general economy affects truckers’ livelihoods. But how does it affect your bottom line, and how much?
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
Now’s your chance to speak out on the FMCSA’s hours of service pilot program; The FMCSA has a new leader; and irony and Florida just seem to go together – it’s today’s news in trucking.
II. The economy and your income
It’s obvious to everyone that the general economy affects truckers’ livelihoods. But how does it affect your bottom line, and how much?
III. Making a difference at the side of the road
Supplemental towing and cleanup coverage with your truck insurance can make all the difference when you find yourself in a tough spot.
IV. Operation Safe Driver results
Back in July, inspectors fanned out across the U.S. and Canada looking for bad driving behaviors on the part of both trucks and cars. We’ll discuss the results – plus recent information about safety tech and COVID-19.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the current coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
- Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the TA in Grand Island, Neb., at Exit 305 off Interstate 80. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here. Jon has free face masks as well as pneumonia and shingles vaccine vouchers.
- You can get more information on bankruptcy here.
- You can use a cost of operations calculator here.
- Find out more information about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.