Congress is in the process of passing its regular, annual spending bills. But part of that effort involves instructions to various federal agencies – including some important trucking issues, such as hours of service, hair testing and more.
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Congress is in the process of passing its regular, annual spending bills. But part of that effort involves instructions to various federal agencies – including some important trucking issues, such as hours of service, hair testing and more. Also, you might see more traffic over the long weekend compared with last year. According to AAA, 47.9 million people are expected to travel. We’ll hear from a travel expert. And Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to make it easier for truckers to pay the state’s registration fee – but at the same time are preparing to crack down on snow and ice atop vehicles.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
The Supreme Court makes a decision that allows California’s controversial AB5 law to go into effect. NHTSA’s chief speaks out about autonomous technology and automatic emergency brakes. And the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act gets a little more support.
Holiday traffic picking up
You might see more traffic over the long weekend compared with last year. According to AAA, 47.9 million people are expected to travel. We’ll hear from a travel expert about that – get an RV etiquette primer from a truck driver who explains how best to share the road.
Pennsylvania making it easier to pay up
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to make it easier for truckers to pay the state’s registration fee – but at the same time are preparing to crack down on snow and ice atop vehicles.
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- Washington State truckers are being asked to weigh in on the future of safety rest areas. The state DOT has opened an online open house to take feedback. Commenting is open through Sept. 5.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the TA in Matthews, Mo. That’s at Exit 58 off Interstate 55. 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.
