A court decision regarding the EPA has truckers wondering how it will affect them, emission regulations on trucks and other federal agencies. We’ll hear about that and more from Tom Crowley and Jim Jefferson of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.
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A court decision regarding the EPA has truckers wondering how it will affect them, emission regulations on trucks and other federal agencies. We’ll hear about that and more from Tom Crowley and Jim Jefferson of OOIDA’s Business Services Department. Also, keeping your truck on the straight and narrow isn’t as hard as it may seem. Mike Steiner of Michelin North America joins us to talk about keeping your truck in alignment – and why you don’t necessarily have to rely on a professional to keep it there. And many parts of the country have already experienced severe heat this summer. Marty Ellis says that creates some very specific concerns for truckers and others who have to work in the heat.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
NHTSA’s rear-underride rule is now just months away from taking effect. This is your last chance to comment on FMCSA’s proposed speed limiter mandate. And two weeks, two planes landing on U.S. highways – but under very different circumstances.
Keeping things in alignment
Keeping your truck on the straight and narrow isn’t as hard as it may seem. Mike Steiner of Michelin North America joins us to talk about keeping your truck in alignment – and why you don’t necessarily have to rely on a professional to keep it there.
Take care in summer heat
Many parts of the country have already experienced severe heat this summer. And Marty Ellis says that creates some very specific concerns for truckers and others who have to work in the heat.
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- This is your last weekend to submit comments to FMCSA about its proposed speed limiter mandate. Submit comments by July 18 here.
- Nomination period for the 2022 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award is still open. You can submit nominations here. Deadline is July 31.
- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has updated its emergency declarations website. Learn more at the emergency declarations website.
- For questions about commercial vehicle tires, you can go to the Michelin Commercial Truck Tire website.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree. That takes place at the Iowa 80 truck stop in Walcott, Iowa. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- 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.
