In trucking, one of the stickiest areas of problems is the relationship between truckers and brokers. We’ll cover several issues on that front, including tracking apps, nonpayment and difficulties filing on broker bonds, with Tom Crowley and Joe Biggs of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.
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We’ll cover several problem areas between truckers and brokers, including tracking apps, non-payment and difficulties filing on broker bonds. Also, today we begin a yearlong project we call 50 on 50 – 50 significant events and issues from OOIDA’s history. We begin by discussing the fuel surcharge with OOIDA President and CEO Todd Spencer and the Association’s chief operating officer, Rod Nofziger. And a new law in Delaware imposes hefty fines for illegally parking in residential areas; meanwhile, California is working to reduce collisions with wildlife in that state.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
From speed limiters to automatic emergency brake mandates, FMCSA lays out its timeline for future proposals. The Department of Labor proposes new worker classification rules. And a new study shows which driving behaviors likely mean you’re going to get into a crash at some point.
50 on 50: fuel surcharge
Today we begin a yearlong project to mark the 50th anniversary of OOIDA, which takes place 12 months from now. We call it 50 on 50 – 50 significant events and issues from the Association’s history. Today, we’ll offer up our first weekly entry by taking a look at the fuel surcharge with OOIDA President and CEO Todd Spencer and the Association’s chief operating officer, Rod Nofziger.
Delaware parking fines
A new law in Delaware imposes hefty fines for illegally parking in residential areas; meanwhile, California is working to reduce collisions with wildlife in that state.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Land Line has a comprehensive rundown of chain laws throughout the United States and Canada.
- If someone coerces you to violate regulations, call 888-368-7238 or file a complaint online to the National Consumer Complaint Database.
- Starting Wednesday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Petro in Sparks, Nev. That’s at Exit 21 on Interstate 80. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- 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.
