LLN (12/27/18) – We’ll have details about California’s meal and rest break provision – and FMCSA’s decision to pre-empt it. Also, some updates on hours of service and broker bonds. Arizona drivers will soon have an extra fee when registering their vehicle. And an Ohio plan would use oil and gas drilling brine to clear winter roads.
0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast
9:41 – 24:25 – CA meal and rest breaks; hours of service; broker bonds.
24:25 – 39:22 – New Arizona fee; Ohio brine on roads.
39:22 – 49:09 – More on CA meal and rest breaks
Segment 1
Newscast
- Jon Osburn and the Spirit truck are taking a break over the holidays. We’ll let you know when they’re back on the road. Meanwhile, you can still join OOIDA at a discount. Just call 816-229-5791, ask for membership and mention our show for a $10 discount.
Segment 2
2018 saw a lot of regulatory action from the FMCSA, including its most recent action on California’s meal and rest break rules. Terry Scruton talks about that, plus updates on hours of service and broker bonds with OOIDA’s manager of government affairs Mike Matousek.
- See related coverage from Land Line Magazine on hours of service and broker bonds:
- To read more from Land Line Magazine about the California issue, click here:
- FMCSA grants ATA petition to pre-empt California’s meal and rest break rules.
- Judge certifies class in California wage lawsuit against Knight Transportation.
- Democrats urge DOT to reject ATA’s petition against California meal, rest breaks.
- OOIDA files comments on ATA’s California meal and rest break petition.
Segment 3
Arizona drivers will soon have an extra fee when registering their vehicle. Terry Scruton covers that – plus an Ohio plan to use oil and gas drilling brine to clear winter roads – with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble. Also, Mary McKenna and Mark Reddig offer up some important notices from the Land Line Now Community Bulletin Board.
- To learn more about the Arizona law, click here: New Arizona vehicle fee in effect Jan. 1 frees up road revenue.
- You can read more about the Ohio story, click here: Ohio House approves oil and gas brine for de-icing roads.
- And you can learn about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
Mark Reddig gets further into the nuts and bolts of the California meal and rest provision – and FMCSA’s decision to pre-empt it – with OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.
- 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.
