Land Line Now, Oct. 2, 2020.
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From an event that recognized essential workers to a federal agency showing that they get it, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
The FMCSA says “no” to limitations on personal conveyance; ag haulers may see some changes to their hours of service rules; and the bear that almost got down in the dumps – it’s today’s news in trucking.
II. Roses and Razzberries
From an entertainment event that recognized essential workers to a federal agency showing one more sign that they get it, we’ll tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries.
III. Hours of service, ELDs and more
Truckers are sharing a full list of issues new and old with Jon Osburn and co-pilot Sassi, from hours of service confusion and ELD problems to a new Department of Labor proposal.
IV. Highway bill gets a one-year delay
The president has signed an extension of the highway bill into law. So what’s next? Also, some new federal crash data.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the current coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
- OOIDA web conferencing Truck to Success course is scheduled for Oct. 26-28.
- Truckers can receive vouchers for free flu, pneumonia and shingles vaccinations. Email the St. Christopher Fund at Julie@TruckersFund.org or call 865-544-8145.
- Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Michael Zanella TA in Hebron, Ohio, at Exit 126 off Interstate 70. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- If you want to offer up your own Rose or Razzberry for our consideration, you can submit those here.
- The OOIDA Foundation has released some informative online videos to help with HOS changes:
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
