Pennsylvania Tackles Truck Parking – Our Latest Podcast
A Pennsylvania House committee has taken the first step toward addressing the state’s truck parking shortage. The Iowa Department of Transportation is trying something new called “safety lanes” to address the increase in fatal accidents on the state’s roads. Also, what do you eat while you’re on the road – homemade meals or fast food? We will discuss the latest poll. When you rent a car, there is a lot of important information you need to know when it comes to insurance.
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10:07 – Iowa creates “safe lanes”
24:50 – Insurance and rental with the transport company
39:29 – Pennsylvania is dealing with truck stops
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Iowa creates ‘safe lanes’
The Iowa Department of Transportation is trying something new called “safety lanes” to address the increase in fatal accidents on the state’s roadways. Benjamin Hooker of the Iowa DOT joins us to explain why the state is undertaking this mission and what it hopes to accomplish. Also, what do you eat while you’re on the road? In the past, truck stops were famous for serving home-cooked meals, and food stuck to the ribs. It is now more common to find fast food outlets at truck stops instead. Is this what truck drivers eat? Trucker Path’s Chris Oliver discusses a recent survey on this topic.
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Insurance and leasing with the carrier
When renting a car, there is a lot of important information you need to know when it comes to insurance. We spoke with OOIDA’s truck insurance department about frequently asked questions, what to look for in your rental agreement and what additional coverage is recommended.
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Pennsylvania handles truck stops
A Pennsylvania House committee has taken the first step toward addressing the state’s truck parking shortage. We’ll discuss that — as well as a bill to protect cash as a means of paying tolls in Michigan — with state legislative expert Keith Goble.
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