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Mar 28, 2023

LLN (3/27/23) – Texas lawmakers are considering a pilot program to test a truck-only tax similar to the much-maligned Connecticut tax. Meanwhile, state governments are making changes to accommodate autonomous trucks, including platooning technology. Also, should you try to fight a citation from a U.S. DOT inspection, or just pay the fine? What is the SAP program and how does it apply to you? What do you do if you get caught in a double-brokering scam? Tom Crowley and Joe Biggs of OOIDA’s Business Services Department have the answers. And dashcams are becoming more popular in trucks. Trina Skywalker and Trista Roby of OOIDA's Truck Insurance Department discuss the pros and cons of these devices.

0:00 – Newscast. 

09:43 – What you need to know about going to court.

24:03 – Some exclusions may apply.

38:47 – Labor nominee spurs concerns.