Require speed limiters? OOIDA says no

Published: March 9, 2021, 1 a.m.

LLN (3/8/21) – The ATA is once again pushing for speed limiters in trucks, and OOIDA has stepped up to oppose the move. Also, Congress continues to slowly move toward the next highway bill. In Missouri, OOIDA has been trying to get a towing reform bill passed for years. We’ll report on the new push to provide more protections for truckers. The recent winter storm in Texas disrupted refinery output. We’ve seen the short-term effects. Now we’ll discuss the possible long-term effects with an expert. And are you leasing onto a motor carrier? You’re probably going to need secondary liability coverage. We’ll explain what you need to know about that – and what questions you should be asking.

0:00 – Newscast.

10:15 – Missouri towing reform; effect of refinery shutdowns.

25:09 – Secondary liability coverage.

39:31 – Push for speed limiters; highway bill.