The annual practice of daylight saving time changes continues to be a topic of discussion at statehouses around the country. And federal efforts could potentially end the practice of changing clocks in the spring and fall.
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The annual practice of daylight saving time changes continues to be a topic of discussion at statehouses around the country. And federal efforts could potentially end the practice of changing clocks in the spring and fall. Also, if Aaron Terrazas of Convoy were to describe the February jobs numbers for the transportation industry in one word, that word would be “strong.” But uncertainty is rearing its ugly head again. Industry stakeholders are asking CARB to pause the deadline for enforcing the truck and bus regulation. Meanwhile, a new initiative is designed to improve data flow in the supply chain.
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IFTA explains how drivers would pay their fuel tax if some states put an exemption on gas tax. President Biden is prohibiting certain imports and exports to Russia. Diesel prices continues to climb, up .40 cents from last week.
Economist: Transportation job numbers ‘strong’
If Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research for Convoy, were to describe the February jobs numbers for the transportation industry in one word, that word would be “strong.” But uncertainty is rearing its ugly head again. What do rising fuel prices, the crisis in Ukraine and inflationary pressure mean for the jobs market moving forward? And what can truckers do with the knowledge that the market remains strong?
Industry to CARB: Hit the ‘pause’ button
Industry stakeholders are asking the California Air Resources Board to hit the pause button on the deadline for enforcing the truck and bus regulation. Meanwhile, a new initiative is designed to improve data flow in the supply chain.
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- MATS runs March 24-26 in Louisville, Ky. For more information on the show visit the MATS website.
- FMCSA has announced its 2022 Road Safety Art Contest. Get all the details here. The contest is open until June 3.
- OOIDA wants personal letters or handmade cards from children to send in care packages to our troops overseas. You can mail them to OOIDA Truckers for Troops, c/o Norita Taylor, PO Box 1000, Grain Valley, MO, 64029.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in Atlanta, Ga. That’s at Exit 12 off Interstate 285. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about Convoy on their website.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- View the most recent notices on the Bulletin Board.
- Read Stakeholders urge CARB to delay truck and bus regulation compliance deadline.
- Find out more about the new initiative to improve the supply chain.
- Be sure to check out the Fighting for Truckers website. Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the 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.
