Truckers always seem to have plenty of complaints about California. But lately, an old situation – the split speed limit – is leading to new problems for truckers who haul in that state. We’ll get a reminder and a warning from Alex Clark and David Grimes of CDL Legal.
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Truckers always seem to have plenty of complaints about California. But lately, an old situation is leading to new problems for truckers who haul in that state. Also, making sure you’re getting the right insurance after you get your own authority – it’s not easy. The experts from OOIDA’s truck insurance department discuss what questions you should be asking and what coverage you should have. And Georgia’s governor has extended that state’s fuel tax holiday, lawmakers in Michigan want to suspend fuel tax collections for three months, and Maryland is expanding its requirement to move over for vehicles along the roadside.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA’s emergency declaration in response to COVID-19 will go on a little longer. Another group is taking aim at California’s new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks. And it’s been more than five years since NHTSA had a Senate-approved leader, but not anymore.
The right insurance
Making sure you’re getting the right insurance after you get your own authority – it’s not easy. The experts from OOIDA’s truck insurance department discuss what questions you should be asking and what coverage you should have.
Fuel tax holidays expand
Georgia’s governor has extended that state’s fuel tax holiday, lawmakers in Michigan want to suspend fuel tax collections for three months, and Maryland is expanding its requirement to move over for vehicles along the roadside.
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- The I-81 Corridor Coalition is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion on truck parking June 22-23 and 29. Head to I-81Coalition.org for more information.
- The deadline is Friday to take part in FMCSA’s 2022 Road Safety Art Contest.
- You can use paper logs for up to eight days if you’re having issues with your ELD. But after that, you need to request an extension at ELD-Extension@dot.gov.
- FMCSA is considering a rule that would mandate speed limiters on commercial trucks. OOIDA has issued a Call to Action encouraging all truckers to submit comments to FMCSA on the proposal. The deadline has been extended to July 18.
- Submit Comments to FMCSA.
- OOIDA Letter to DOT – Oppose Speed Limiter Mandate.
- Read the FMCSA’s Speed Limiter Notice.
- For more information, head to FightingForTruckers.com.
- To learn more about the extension of the COVID-19 emergency declaration, click here: FMCSA extends COVID-19 emergency declaration through August.
- Starting Thursday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at Wheel Jam at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron S.D. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Learn more about the services offered by CDL Legal on their website or call them at 913-738-4836.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program 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 with 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.
