LLN (5/22/19) – An bill in Congress would protect the 30-minute break. Also, vaping has gone from a way to help people quit smoking to a health problem of its own. Meanwhile, with plenty of capacity, van rates have failed to see a boost. And diesel prices are steady, while a crude oil inventory buildup is keeping a cap on oil prices.
0:00-9:57 – Newscast
9:57-24:43 – Vaping
24:43-39:38 – No boost for van freight; fuel price steady
39:38-49:21 – 30-minute break and transportation spending
Segment 1
Newscast
- The FMCSA is seeking public comments on a plan to develop a second pilot program to allow drivers between the ages of 18 and 20 behind the wheel of interstate commercial vehicles. Comments are due July 15.
- You can file comments here.
- Read more about the issue:
- The FMCSA this week is seeking public comment on the removal of regulatory barriers to the introduction of autonomous vehicles. Read more about the issue: FMCSA, NHTSA seek input on automated driving system regulations.
- Starting Friday afternoon, Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Petro in Joplin, Mo. That’s located at Exit 4 off Interstate 44. Stop in, say hi to Jon and Sassi, and join OOIDA for a $10 discount. See the full Spirit Schedule.
Segment 2
When vaping appeared, it was billed as a way to help people quit smoking. Now it’s become a health problem of its own. Mark Reddig talks with Dr. John McElligott of the St. Christopher Fund.
- You can find out more about the St. Christopher Fund at truckersfund.org.
- You can find information about Occupational Health Systems at their website, ohswest.com.
- And you can also learn more at the Dr. John’s Medical Solutions website at docjmd.com.
Segment 3
With plenty of capacity to handle demand, van rates have failed to see a boost. Mary McKenna talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT.
- Visit the DAT website.
- Or you can call them at 800-547-5417.
- Be sure to check out their blog.
- Chat with them on Twitter.
- And find out more on the OOIDA Members Edge website.
- You can call OOIDA Members Edge at 866-487-8253.
Diesel prices across the country are for the most part holding steady while another surprise buildup in crude oil inventory helps keep the cap on oil prices. Mary has our weekly update.
- Here is this week’s price report by Land Line Magazine, Average diesel price for U.S. barely moves from last Monday.
- Find Daily Fuel Prices by ProMiles.
- To see how to compute your own fuel surcharge use OOIDA’s online Fuel Surcharge Calculator.
- To download OOIDA’s fuel surcharge app for Android Smartphones, click here.
Segment 4
An effort in Congress would prevent FMCSA from eliminating the 30-minute rest break requirement. Mark Reddig discusses that and other good and bad points from a proposed transportation spending bill will Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- 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.
