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Archive for November, 2009
25
Nov
2009
So much about health care
Mark Reddig spoke with Melissa Theriault Rohan about the much talked about health care bills being debated on the Hill.
- You can go to the Congressional Budget Office Web site here.
- You can go to the Fact Check Web site here.
- You can go to the Kaiser Family Foundation Web site here.
Air date: Nov. 25. 2009.
25
Nov
2009
Land Line Now Bulletin Board
Mark Reddig and Reed Black gave us a brief rundown on what is on the Land Line Now Industry Calendar. You can go to the Land Line Now Calendar here. Air date: Nov. 25, 2009.
25
Nov
2009
Indiana trucker receives OOIDA Safe Driving Award
Tony Smith of Indianapolis, IN has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 14 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- To read more about Tony, click here.
- To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.
Air date: Nov. 25, 2009.
25
Nov
2009
The man with the big screen
OOIDA member Timothy Barrett is shown here in a photo he provided us. The picture was taken during President Obama’s inauguration; Tim had hauled the big screen used so the crowd in the back could see what was happening. It’s not the first time Barrett has hauled the huge video monitor – he’s also hauled it to auto shows, air shows and other events.
25
Nov
2009
People who have a reason to be thankful
At this time of year, it’s traditional for all of us to say what we’re thankful for.
It almost always includes friends and family, and that’s certainly on my list. My health is another.
Personally, I’m thankful to be doing what I’m doing, to not only have a job, but to have one where I feel every day like I’m helping people.
I’m also thankful for the truckers out there – the ones I’ve met, and the ones I haven’t had an opportunity to meet yet. It’s been an honor to work on behalf of all of you, and I hope to do it for many years to come.
Normally, I’d also talk about what truckers are thankful for, asking as many as I can for their list.
But this year, I wanted to do something different. I wanted to tell the truckers who is thankful for them.
Over the past year or two on this blog, we’ve been running a series of thank-you letters from members of our armed forces overseas who have received care packages paid for by the Truckers For Troops Telethon.
Folks, this is your money. You are the sole reason this can happen. And I want each and every one of you who dug into your wallets in the toughest economy ever to understand just how much you are appreciated.
So here is a series of links to the many thank-you letters we’ve run, so you can read them all. Many are addressed to OOIDA, or to Connie Becraft, one of the folks heavily involved in our efforts.
But in reality, all of them are for you, the truck drivers. So here it is: your Thanksgiving message from our troops.
- BIG THANKS!
- Another box of goodies
- ‘My team thanks you all for being great Americans’
- Touched by a generous gesture
- Truckers love letters from kids
- A letter from home is always good
- ‘You helped keep our spirits lifted!’
- ‘Patriotic, supportive, thankful and selfless’
- Brightening the faces of many soldiers
- EVERYTHING was greatly appreciated
- A double-shot of thanks
- Soldiers paying it forward
- ‘We are not forgotten’
- Making a gift ‘even more special’
- ‘WOW – A huge thanks’
- ‘The care packages were perfect’
- ‘I am proud to serve’
- ‘Pretty awesome’
- ‘We are not forgotten’
- Many soldiers with a single box
- ‘Welcome by everyone here’
- ‘We really needed everything you sent’
- ‘There are still people in this country who stand for principles’
- Don’t take for granted the time you have with your friends and family
- Sharing the caring …
- ‘It’s nice to know that you are thinking of us over here’
- A member says thanks on the troops’ behalf
- Another note from a grateful soldier
- A soldier sends appreciate for care packages
- A Letter from our Troops
- Care packages also catered to women in uniform
- Care packages are like Christmas all year long
- Family and friends led OOIDA to soldiers who received packages
- From every package, many soldiers find a piece of home
- Thinking of others before themselves
- Letter from a soldier: Tonya Harrington
- Thanks came from family and friends as well …
- A letter from SFC Jerry Andrew
- A letter from Cpl. Dennis J. DeForest Jr.
- A thank you letter from Sgt. Andrew Phelps
24
Nov
2009
New York wants to say NO TRUCKS?
Mark Reddig spoke to Mike Joyce about a 2 week extension for truckers to comment on a road ban plan in upstate New York. Time is quickly running out for truckers and others to comment on a proposed regulation that would prohibit them from using seven secondary roads in the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York. Take time NOW to make your voice heard on this issue.
- New York members are encouraged to contact their Assembly and Senatelawmakers to let them know how this restriction would be detrimental to your business.
- Comments for the NYSDOT can be submitted via e-mail or mailed to:
Yomika Bennett
Director of State and Local Relations
New York State Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road, 6th Floor
Albany, NY 12232 - Truckers also are urged to contact Gov. David Paterson either by e-mail or by calling him at 518-474-8390.
- Truckers opposing this ban must stand up and be heard on the issue before theDec. 14th deadline.
- You can read OOIDA Call to Actions below:
Air date: Nov. 24, 2009.
24
Nov
2009
Do you know a hero?
It’s time to nominate truckers for the 2009 award. If you know someone, make sure to get a nomination form in to Goodyear by the deadline of Nov. 30.
- Click here to submit an entry for Highway Heroes.
- Mail it to
- Goodyear Highway Hero Award Headquarters,Dept. 798A,
1144 E. Market St.,
Akron, OH 44316.
- Goodyear Highway Hero Award Headquarters,Dept. 798A,
- If you cannot access the form online, call the Goodyear Highway Hero Hotline at330-796-8183.
- You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.
Air date: Nov. 24, 2009.
24
Nov
2009
States are looking everywhere for money
Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Vermont, bills address road funding and safety. Meanwhile in Massachusetts, the governor is pushing for red-light cameras.
- To read more about legislation in Vermont, click here.
- To read more about legislation in Massachusetts, click here.
Air date: Nov. 24, 2009.
24
Nov
2009
Wisconsin truckers receives OOIDA Safe Driving Award
John J. Eder and Beth Eder of Park Falls, WI, have been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program. John has 12 years of accident-free driving while Beth has 13 years of accident-free driving.
- To read more about John and Beth, click here.
- To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.
Air date: Nov. 24, 2009.
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