Legislation to put the brakes on a possible speed limiter regulation – a regulation that most truckers oppose – has been introduced in Congress. Meanwhile, the EPA held a hearing on its proposal to move toward electric trucks. Also, can someone on their own authority haul loads under someone else’s authority? We’ll get into the details with OOIDA’s experts. And lawmakers in three states are working to pass more than $13 billion dollars for infrastructure work, while legislators in four other states are considering bills about use of the left lane on multilane highways.
9:43 – Running under another carrier’s authority.
24:03 – Legislation would block speed limiter rule.
38:47 – States eye billions for infrastructure work.
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- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Midwest Pride in Your Ride truck show. That takes place at the Tri-State Raceway in Earlville, Iowa. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
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Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A new study suggests truckers are getting a bit more optimistic about the future of the spot market. Heightened inspections on the southern border are creating long wait times. And it’s about time to make your final preparations for CVSA’s International Roadcheck event.
Running under another carrier’s authority
Recently, we answered a question posed by several truckers about authority. Specifically, those truckers wanted to know if someone on their own authority could haul loads under someone else’s authority. There’s a lot more to the issue, so we’ll expand on what was said with Crystal Minardi of OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department and Trina Skywalker of the Association’s Truck Insurance Department.
Legislation would block speed limiter rule
Legislation to put the brakes on a possible speed limiter regulation – a regulation that most truckers oppose – has been introduced in Congress. Meanwhile, the EPA held a hearing on its proposal to move toward electric trucks.
States eye billions for infrastructure work
Lawmakers in three states are working to pass more than $13 billion dollars for infrastructure work, and legislators in four other states are considering bills about use of the left lane on multiple-lane highways.