Land Line Now, June 3, 2021.
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Cyberattacks are on the rise and whether you know it or not, it’s affecting your bottom line. Plus, sounding off on ELDs and speed limiters.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
An agriculture group calls for an emergency declaration in response to the latest cyberattack; a plan to toll trucks on I-10 in Mobile, Ala., takes a step forward; and if you needed proof that some people will buy anything, here it is.
II. U.S. DOT regulatory review
What the U.S. Department of Transportation’s review of regulations could mean for the future of ELDs and speed limiters.
III. Rhode Island regional climate pact and Missoula County, MT local gas tax
Rhode Island looks into joining a regional climate pact and Montana’s second-largest county pulls the plug on a local gas tax.
IV. Infrastructure talks and cyberattacks
We are seeing some compromise in Washington D.C. on infrastructure talks and what the recent spike in cyberattacks could mean for the trucking industry.
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- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the ATHS National Convention and Truck Show. That’s at 4808 S. Valley Pike in Harrisonburg, Va. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- See OOIDA’s complete guide to Regulatory Issues.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- View notices on the Bulletin Board.
- 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.
- If you’ve been hauling COVID-19 vaccines across the country in recent weeks, we want to hear from you for a story we’re working on. Just send an email to LandLineNow@OOIDA.com and we’ll get back to you.
- 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.
