LLN (8/9/18) – EPA is looking to scale back greenhouse emissions standards. We’ll have that, plus: movement in the Senate on a possible livestock exemption; new speed limit signs in Nebraska; a California bill to tap highway message signs to fund roads; upcoming truck shows; and big changes may be coming to hours of service.
0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast
10:10 – 24:52 – EPA scaling back; livestock exemption
24:50 – 40:13 – NE speed limits; CA message signs and road funds
40:13 – 50:24 – Big changes may be coming to hours of service
Segment 1
Dennis M. Mraz of Manitowoc, Wis., has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 16 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
There has been some movement in the Senate on a possible livestock ELD exemption. Plus, the EPA is looking to scale back greenhouse emissions standards. Terry Scruton gets the latest information from Jay Grimes and Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- View OOIDA’s complete guide to Regulatory Issues;
- If you have questions you would like answered you can call our Listener Comment Line at 800-324-6856.
Segment 3
Governor Pete Ricketts signed into law a bill earlier this year to increase vehicle speeds from 65 mph to 70 mph on four-lane expressways, and expressways. Terry Scruton talks about that, plus a California bill that would tap highway message signs to help fund roads, with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
A number of reliable sources in our nation’s capital say that some big changes may be coming to Hours of Service soon. Mark Reddig discusses what is expected and why it finally happened with OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that at FightingForTruckers.com.
- To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121;
- Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.
