Posts From Chuck Robinson
The War on Drugs put civil asset forfeiture on steroids
Civil asset forfeiture is one of the unruly children of the “War on Drugs” proclaimed in 1971 by President Richard
Reading Mark Twain, comparing truckers to a steamboat pilots
Mark Twain’s description of the era of steamboat pilots seems to foreshadow some of what the trucking industry is facing today.
Truck-only toll hikes are infuriating, but I admire Todd Spencer’s restraint
I often admire OOIDA President Todd Spencer’s restraint. This time, I admire his restraint in drafting OOIDA’s response to Indiana
The ‘pilot shortage’ seems similar to the truck driver ‘shortage’
Last week, I was listening to a radio program called “Marketplace” when they mentioned a “pilot shortage.” I did not
States push for digital driver’s licenses on smartphones
Next year, the Iowa DOT plans to offer digital driver’s licenses that reside on the driver’s smartphone. Despite concerns about
Rhode Island DOT says it seeks comments as it expands trucks-only tolls
The Rhode Island DOT seeks feedback on the next 10 trucks-only toll gantries in the state. Here is where you
Check out the vintage trucks at the 2018 ATHS show
Take a look at some of the vintage trucks polished and lined up at 2018 American Truck Historical Society’s annual
Who is Rep. Denham? Why does he oppose truckers’ rights?
“Oh, him again,” I thought last week when I heard the name of Rep. Jeff Denham mentioned on the radio.
Tolls are sneaky but seem all the rage right now
Politicians always look for sneaky ways to take the public’s money without having to explain exactly how much you are
Truckers transporting hemp deserve compassion from Idaho county prosecutor
Three truck drivers transporting hemp across Idaho don’t deserve to be charged with drug trafficking, and the county prosecutor in Idaho should relent.