Land Line Now, Jan. 20, 2020.
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Any trucker on their own authority must soon create an account on the FMCSA Portal – but it’s not a simple procedure. We’ll have what you need to know.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
It’s all the news that is news in trucking.
II. FMCSA Portal – not so easy, but you can get help
Any trucker on their own authority must soon create an account on what’s called the FMCSA Portal. And it’s not a simple procedure. We’ll find out what you need to know and where you can get help.
III. Protection from predatory lending
Recent years have seen an uptick in predatory lending companies targeting truck drivers. An expert explains how you can protect yourself.
IV. The tickets keep on a’comin’
How many trucks are being inspected, and for those who are cited, what are they cited for? We’ll have some of the figures FMCSA released recently.
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- Learn more about TBS Factoring.
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- Learn the latest about California’s independent contractor law:
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- Read more about the Supreme Court case over the George Washington Bridge: Bridgegate defendants get hearing before U.S. Supreme Court.
- Get up to date on the toll situation in Connecticut: Connecticut truck-only tolls nearing vote?