LLN (3/21/19) – The FMCSA has issued an hours-of-service waiver for flood relief efforts. Also, several produce industry groups have asked FMCSA for changes to the hours of service and ELD regulations. Meanwhile, signs are growing that hours-of-service reform is on the way. Also, a federal agency debunks the driver shortage myth. Both Michigan and Minnesota are considering changes in their fuel taxes. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. And more problems are cropping up regarding trucks parking on ramps and shoulders.
00:00 – 09:26 – Newscast
09:26 – 24:13 – Produce haulers; hours-of-service reform; driver shortage
24:13 – 39:07- State fuel tax changes; truck shows
39:07 – 48:51 – Hours-of-service flood waiver; truck parking
Segment 1
Newscast
- Speaking at a news conference earlier today about the release of an audit looking into the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s finances, Pennsylvania’s Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said that the current tolls are unfair, not sustainable, and are actually forcing fewer people to use the turnpike. See related coverage: Pennsylvania annual toll rate increase goes into effect Jan. 6.
- A trio of bills aimed at paving the way for toll roads in Connecticut cleared the State Transportation Committee on Wednesday. Read some of our earlier coverage on the issue:
- Terry Scruton reports on a car chase in California that ended in a rather unexpected way – with the suspect breaking into a dance number. The California Highway Patrol tweeted out a video that shows the chase ending on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Los Angeles with the car stopped and three police officers with their guns drawn. And then it got a little strange. You can watch the video here.
Segment 2
Several produce industry groups have asked FMCSA for changes to the hours-of-service and ELD regulations. Terry Scruton discusses that – plus growing signs that hours-of-service reform is on the way, and more debunking of the driver shortage myth – with OOIDA’s Jay Grimes.
- 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
Both Michigan and Minnesota are considering changes in their fuel taxes. Mary McKenna gets the lowdown from state legislative expert Keith Goble. Also, Mary will join me with information about upcoming truck shows on the Land Line Now Industry Calendar.
- Read more about state fuel taxes: UPDATE: Fuel taxes topic of hot conversation in 12 states.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
The FMCSA has issued an hours-of-service waiver for floor relief efforts. Mark Reddig discuss that – plus more issues with trucks parking on ramps and shoulders – with OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website.
- To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121.
- Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.
