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OOIDA has been a supporter of Trucker Buddy for some time, and many OOIDA members participate in the pen pal program that links truckers and elementary school classes. Land Line’s Charlie Morasch got to speak to one driver who regularly writes to 23 different Trucker Buddy classes. More: continued here

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that starting Jan. 5, the older versions of the Free and Secure Trade cards will no longer be accepted as identification to enter the country. More: continued here

LONDON, Ont. – ATBS Canada has expanded its presence in eastern Canada by teaming up with Carl Fiander o… [Full Story] More: continued here

Jasmine Jordan has resumed her run across America. Jasmine, the 16-year-old daughter of OOIDA Members Lee and Paulette Jordan of Dalton, MN, began her cross-country trek in California in September. She conquered Arizona and much of New Mexico before a stress fracture in one foot forced her to take a month off. More: continued here

Florida lawmakers are scheduled to head back to the Capitol this week to discuss high-speed rail as they try to secure federal funding for rail projects. More: continued here

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Demand for commercial trailers surged 80% in October compared to September and was up 1… [Full Story] More: continued here

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Glasvan Great Dane is not only a dealer for Capacity’s new PHETT hybrid-electr… [Full Story] More: continued here

Wreaths Across America will set records this year with its annual Christmas tribute to troops who served and sacrificed. Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Co. in Harrington, ME, recently told Land Line that wreaths made by his company will be placed simultaneously at participating cemeteries, memorials and other locations around the country at noon [...]

Eight thousand dirty trucks will be banned from Po… More: continued here

An effort in South Carolina seeks to add the state to the growing list of states to put a stop to communities that charge a fee when police and fire personnel respond to vehicle accidents. More: continued here