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May 11, 2019

LLN (5/10/19) – Today, we’ll discuss two upcoming events in safety blitz season: Brake Safety Day is around the corner, so make sure your tubes and hoses are in good shape. And we’ll have what you need to know for CVSA’s annual Safe Driver Week in July. Also, a recent survey reveals some of company drivers’ unique concerns. Meanwhile, more and more trucks are going outrageous speeds in truck stop parking lots. And OOIDA is pursuing some issues and opposing others for a new highway bill.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:43 – Brake tubes and hoses

24:43-39:38 – Company driver survey; Operation Safe Driver; speeding trucks

39:38-49:22 – Fighting the bad in a new highway bill