Land Line Now, Sept. 2, 2021.
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The FMCSA will allow states to extend CDLs through November, and it has extended its hours-of-service emergency declaration, with some changes.
I. Today’s news with Scott Thompson
Clearing up confusion about FMCSA’s latest exemption extension. Traffic deaths spike again despite fewer drivers. And when traveling with a block of raw chicken goes wrong.
II. CDL, hours-of-service orders extended
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will continue to allow states to extend CDLs through November – and it has extended its hours-of-service emergency declaration, with some changes.
III. Texas lawsuit protection is now law
A new rule taking effect soon in the state of Texas is designed to protect trucking operations from frivolous lawsuits, while three other states are opening the door for electronic ticket cameras. We’ll also have information about upcoming truck shows on the Land Line Now Industry Calendar.
IV. Survey asks why you do what you do in trucking
Why are you an owner-operator? Why are you either leased on, or on your own authority? Two major trucking research organizations are asking that as part of a survey. And the government is offering a chance to help improve a coercion reporting system.
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- Nominations are open for Pilot Flying J’s 2021 Road Warrior. If you know someone who has gone above and beyond to keep America moving over the past year, you can nominate them on the Pilot Flying J Facebook page or their website through Sept. 30.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Over the Top Diesel Showdown. That’s at the Onaway Speedway in Onaway, Mich. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about FMCSA’s changes to the hours-of-service emergency declaration and CDL waiver extension here.
- Read more coverage on the effects of Hurricane Ida:
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- You can find upcoming truck shows and events here.
- Be sure to check out the new Fighting for Truckers website. You can sign up there for OOIDA’s Call to Action alerts, which also puts you on the list to receive OOIDA Foundation surveys. And remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- 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.
