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Jul 26, 2024

A misrepresentation of data about speed limiters by a congressman during a House subcommittee hearing led off the top news of the week. Also, the American Logistics Aid Network steps in to organize the logistics when disasters strike in the U.S. – and there are a lot right now. And large carriers continue to talk about an alleged driver shortage – but with turnover around 100 percent, is that the case? OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis offers a few thoughts.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Network steps up to organize things when America faces disaster

25:15 – A busy week in news: Chevron doctrine, speed limiters, lease-purchase and more

40:23 – A little bit of truth-telling regarding the “driver shortage”