A committee in the Georgia House of Representatives is scheduled to discuss a bill this week that would allow 90,000-pound trucks on roadways throughout the state. Meanwhile, a bill moving through the Washington state Senate would give truck drivers operating throughout the state access to restroom facilities at shippers and receivers.
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A Georgia House committee is scheduled to discuss a bill to allow 90,000-pound trucks on roadways. Meanwhile, a bill moving through the Washington state Senate would give truck drivers operating throughout the state access to restroom facilities at shippers and receivers. Also, a series of electronic logging devices have been revoked from the FMCSA’s approved list. So what does that mean to the truckers who use them? And it’s not uncommon for a truck driver to put their own well-being in second place to get the job done. Donna Heidel of the American Industrial Hygiene Association talks about a new resource they’re offering that has safety at front of mind.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System is due for a makeover. Diesel prices are trending down again. And another Canadian province takes the ELD plunge.
Revoked ELDs – what do you do?
A series of electronic logging devices have been revoked from the FMCSA’s approved list. So what does that mean to the truckers who use them?
Truck drivers and self-care
It’s not uncommon for a truck driver to put their own well-being in second place to get the job done. Donna Heidel, president of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, joins us to talk about a new resource they’re offering that has safety at front of mind.
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- The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the College of Engineering and Computer Science are conducting a truck parking survey in Florida. If you’d like to take part, click here.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are on a break. In the meantime, OOIDA is offering membership for two years at $50. Join or renew online or call 816-229-5791.
- Find out more about AIHA and the Healthier Workplaces
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