Unique electronic identification: What do truckers think?
How do you feel about the idea of putting unique electronic identification technology on your truck? Judging from what OOIDA is hearing from truckers, it’s not likely good. We’ll get an update.
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How do you feel about the idea of putting unique electronic identification technology on your truck? Judging from what OOIDA is hearing from truckers, it’s not likely good. We’ll get an update. Also, it was another great year for Truck to Success. The annual course put on by OOIDA taught people the ins and outs of becoming a successful owner-operator. We’ll share what participants learned and how they’re going to apply that to their career. And when it comes to leasing onto a carrier, there are a few things you should know when it comes to insurance. Trina Skywalker of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department talks about what to look for in your lease agreement.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
OOIDA uses an exemption request to plead for greater hours of service flexibility. Another warning about diesel shortages goes out. And some sad news, as one of OOIDA’s founders passes away.
Truck to Success
It was another great year for Truck to Success. The annual course put on by OOIDA taught people the ins and outs of becoming a successful owner-operator. We’ll share what participants learned and how they’re going to apply that to their career.
Leasing on and insurance
When it comes to leasing onto a carrier, there are a few things you should know when it comes to insurance. Trina Skywalker of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department talks about what to look for in your lease agreement.
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- Public voting has begun for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Get all the details here. The deadline to vote is Nov. 11.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in Wheeler Ridge, Calif. That’s at Exit 219 on Interstate 5. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program here.
- FMCSA is considering requiring electronic identification technology on commercial motor vehicles. You have until Nov. 22 to comment on the notice .
- 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.
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