Land Line Now, Dec. 29, 2020.
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The federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse continues to confound truckers and generate confusion. We’ll ask an expert to try to clear it up.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
A major winter storm hits the Midwest; diesel prices rise for the 8th week in a row; and a Christmas tradition keeps on trucking.
II. Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: What you need to know
The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse continues to confound truckers and generate confusion. Others find it difficult to even get into it. We’ll try to clear it up.
III. New Jersey targets ticket quotas
New Jersey lawmakers are trying to end ticket quotas, while South Carolina’s Legislature tackles slow-moving traffic, vehicle-tracking technology and distracted driving.
IV. OOIDA’s 2021 goals
OOIDA is headed into the new year with a long list of priorities and goals. We’ll go over some of the most important.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Starting Jan. 7, Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Petro in Sparks, Nev. That’s located at Exit 21 off Interstate 80. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here. Jon is also giving away free protective masks.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers 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.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
