Decriminalizing pot, but not for truckers

December 7, 2020

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Land Line Now, Dec. 7, 2020.

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A decriminalization of marijuana appears to be on the move, but truckers won’t get a pass. Plus, what happens in your personal vehicle doesn’t stay in your personal vehicle.

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I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton

More states are making more changes in response to COVID-19; a familiar face will head up the House Transportation Committee; and you’re a big one, Mr.Grinch.


II. Court appearances and personal vehicle problems

Showing up for court is never fun, but now it’s also confusing thanks to COVID-19. Plus, what happens in your personal vehicle doesn’t stay in your personal vehicle.


III. Call for unity

As we bid farewell to 2020, Land Line Magazine looks back at the memorable year that was in trucking and calls for unity.


IV. Pot decriminalization and truckers

There’s movement in Washington that would decriminalize marijuana, but truckers wouldn’t get a pass.

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