Trucker reunites pets and people
Land Line Now, March 17, 2021.
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One trucker is helping bring about tears of joy across the U.S./Canadian border by getting pets in one country to their owners in another.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
The House passes an extension for PPP loan applications. The FMCSA declares a truck driver – and his company – to be imminent hazards. And how to clean a raccoon.
II. Pets, owners have trucker to thank for reunions
The pandemic has changed all our lives. We’ll have stories of two truckers who can make that case better than most. One has a new nickname thanks to his bout with COVID-19 – the “Miracle Man.” The other is doing what he can to bring about tears of joy across the U.S./Canada border.
III. When the vegetables grow, the word is ‘go.’
Produce season is kicking into high gear, which is good news for reefer haulers.
IV. Climate concerns dominate transportation discussion
Congress is moving more and more into using transportation policy to deal with climate concerns – and that includes issues that directly impact truckers.
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- The Pennsylvania Mother’s Day Convoy for Make-A-Wish is scheduled to take place May 9. The Convoy is still accepting applications from drivers for spots in this year’s run. You can find more information on their website.
- Starting Friday, Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Jerry Fritts Jr. Petro in West Memphis, Ark. That’s at Exit 280 off Interstate 40 and Exit 4 off Interstate 55. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here. Jon also is giving away free protective masks.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA Members Edge.
- 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.
- If you’ve been hauling COVID-19 vaccines across the country in recent weeks, we want to hear from you for a story we’re working on. Just send an email to LandLineNow@OOIDA.com and we’ll get back to you.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the 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.