LLN (12/6/18) –The FMCSA has rejected a number of ELD exemption requests. Also, OOIDA speaks out on the latest Automated Vehicles document. States work to accommodate truck platooning. And a board works to align U.S. and Canadian truck regulations.
0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast
10:11 – 24:55 – ELD exemption requests rejected
24:55 – 39:51 – Accommodating truck platooning
39:51 – 49:39 – Aligning U.S. and Canadian regulations
Segment 1
Newscast
Segment 2
The FMCSA has rejected a number of ELD exemption requests, including one from OOIDA. Terry Scruton talks with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office. Also, OOIDA comments on the latest Automated Vehicles document.
- View OOIDA’s complete guide to Regulatory Issues.
- If you have questions you would like answered, you can call our Listener Comment Line at 800-324-6856.
Segment 3
Several states may change their laws to accommodate truck platooning. Terry covers that with state expert Keith Goble. Also, speed limit increases continue in Minnesota. Mary McKenna and Mark Reddig present some important notices from the Land Line Now Community Bulletin Board.
- Read more from Land Line Magazine, States continue to adopt rule changes to accommodate truck platoons.
- You can also read Land Line Magazine’s, Minnesota speed limit increases continue.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
It’s been said that the U.S. and Canada have different, but very similar regulations for trucks. However, that’s not just by happenstance. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA’s Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that at FightingForTruckers.com.
- To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121.
- Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.
