There was a lot of trucking talk Wednesday on Capitol Hill. We go into greater detail on Robin Hutcheson’s nomination hearing for FMCSA administrator, where there was a lot of chatter about a perceived “driver shortage.” That was in the Senate. In the House, a separate hearing on roadway safety delved into the truck parking crisis.
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We go into greater detail on Robin Hutcheson’s nomination hearing for FMCSA administrator, where there was a lot of chatter about a perceived “driver shortage.” Meanwhile, in the House, a separate hearing on roadway safety delved into the truck parking crisis. Also, while Hutcheson’s comments about the so-called driver shortage grabbed headlines, she was also asked about a number of other important issues. And a new law in Colorado would give owner-operators access to occupational accident insurance, while a new law in Oklahoma permits the use of fully autonomous vehicles on state roadways.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA is looking to define what a broker is – and they’re asking the public for help. The short-term outlook for prices at the pump looks pretty grim. And the two big trucking events going on right now as we speak.
Senators pepper questions with hot-button trucking issues
While Robin Hutcheson’s comments about the so-called driver shortage have grabbed headlines, she was also asked about a number of other important issues during her confirmation hearing to head the FMCSA.
Colorado truckers can now get occupational accident insurance
A new law in Colorado would give owner-operators access to occupational accident insurance. Meanwhile, a new law in Oklahoma permits the use of fully autonomous vehicles on state roadways.
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- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the ATHS National Convention and Antique Truck Show. That takes place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
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- 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.
