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Starting Wednesday, Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the TA in Commerce City, CO. That’s located at Exit 278 off Interstates 70 and 270. Stop in, say hi to Jon, and join OOIDA for a $20 discount. To see Jon’s full schedule, click here.
Also, starting Wednesday, OOIDA Life Member Ron Mermis and his NASCAR simulator will be at the TA in Tampa, FL. That’s located at Exit 10 off Interstate 4. You can join at a discount with Ron as well. For more information about the simulator, click here.
Air date: May 21, 2013.
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OOIDA’s TRACER system has issued an alert on two stolen trucks. A silver 2003 Peterbilt 379 with the name Carter Landscaping Inc. on the doors went missing in Elmore, AL. Meanwhile, a red 2007 Peterbilt 379 with PMI on the doors was stolen from the South Freeway Truck Stop in Houston, TX. A reward is offered.
Air date: May 21, 2013.
Terry Scruton talked to Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law. The pair also writes the “Road Law” column in Land Line Magazine – about the top legal questions OOIDA receives from truckers. If you have questions or comments regarding transportation law, you can:
Air date: May 21, 2013.
Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Statehouses across the country continue to push for higher speeds. Meanwhile, the Crescent City Connection tolls have been removed, and new funding is under review.
Air date: May 21, 2013.
OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for members and drivers in Connecticut. We are close to a win at the statehouse that would help eliminate a challenge to the employment status of independent contractors. Take time now to contact your senator and urge them to vote ‘yes’ on HB6151.
Air date: May 20, 2013.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has scheduled a public listening session to gather input for a study on truck size and weight issues. The agency is researching the effects of truck size and weight on highway safety; crash rates; pavement and bridge conditions; cost effectiveness; and efficiency. The DOT also seeks comments about “alternative truck configurations,” including longer combination vehicles, or LCVs, such as double or triple trailers. The listening session is scheduled from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time May 29th at U.S. DOT headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC.
Air date: May 20, 2013.
OOIDA’s TRACER system has issued an alert on a stolen tractor-trailer. The blue and white 2000 Peterbilt conventional and 1996 white Utility trailer were stolen from North Kindall Avenue in Chicago. The name JR Ochoa Trucking Inc. is printed on both sides of the truck. A reward is offered.
Air date: May 20, 2013.
Truckers have plenty to complain about when it comes to California’s environmental regulations. But in at least one case, they can at least say the rules are fair. Mark Reddig offers a few thoughts.
Air date: May 17, 2013.
Reed Black reported that in Sydney, Australia they’ve come up with an unusual way to try to stop trucks with oversized loads from driving into the city’s low-clearance tunnels and causing damage. According to the Daily Mail, if sensors detect an oversized truck, a series of overhead nozzles at the tunnel entrance create a thin curtain of water. An image of a 10-foot-tall, brightly illuminated stop sign is then projected onto the water curtain. To see the curtain, click here. Air date: May 17, 2013.
Wayne H. Baker of Sioux Falls, SD, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 55 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Air date: May 17, 2013.
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