Brake-related issues make up the highest percentage of out-of-service violations, but you don’t have to be a statistic. With CVSA’s Brake Safety Week coming up fast, there are relatively simple things you can be doing right now to make sure you don’t get dinged by inspectors. Andy Malion of Spectra Products joins us with some helpful advice.
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With CVSA’s Brake Safety Week coming up fast, there are relatively simple things you can be doing right now to make sure you don’t get dinged by inspectors. Also, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration soon will begin accepting nominations for its Advisory Committee on Underride Protection. Meanwhile, FMCSA is trying to recruit military veterans into the trucking industry. And a new law in Pennsylvania revises an existing measure to put an end to attempts to toll highway bridges throughout the state. Meanwhile, three counties in California will let voters decide on transportation issues on the fall election ballot for road related taxes.
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FMCSA opens a safety compliance investigation into an incident involving a self-driving truck. A major carrier has instituted a hiring freeze amid softer LTL volumes. And New Jersey police need your help finding a truck that may be involved in an ongoing crime.
NHTSA starts committee on underrides
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will soon begin accepting nominations for its Advisory Committee on Underride Protection. Meanwhile, FMCSA is trying to recruit military veterans into the trucking industry.
Bridge toll plan stopped
A new law in Pennsylvania revises an existing measure to put an end to attempts to toll highway bridges throughout the state. Meanwhile, three counties in California will let voters decide on transportation issues on the fall election ballot for road related taxes.
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- This Saturday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s Tour Truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Big Rig Truck Show at the Chaplin Creek Show Grounds in Franklin Grove, Ill. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- CVSA’s Brake Safety Week is coming up fast. Learn more about Brake Safe products here.
- NHTSA is finalizing a rule on underride guard protections. They are accepting nominations for their advisory committee through Aug. 5. You can email ACUP@dot.gov to apply.
- FMCSA is offering grants to current and former members of the military looking for a career in the trucking industry.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.