LLN (4/18/19) – The GAO says FMCSA is under-researched about underride-related accidents. Lawmakers in five states take action on left lane use. More and more truckers are finding themselves forced into sleep apnea testing. And we’ll have some clarification on personal conveyance.
0:00-9:57 – Newscast
9:57-24:43 – Underride update
24:43-39:38 – Left-lane use
39:38-49:22 – Sleep apnea; personal conveyance
Segment 1
Newscast
- Keith Jibben of Graceville, Minn., has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 38 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program. Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- A new bill in Congress may help reverse an issue that has cost company drivers a lot of money on their taxes this year. Read more: Pair of bills would reverse per diem changes to tax code.
- A group made up of more than a thousand local officials has sent a letter to Congress opposing the idea of allowing longer, heavier trucks on our nation’s highways. Read more: More than 1,000 local officials urge Congress to oppose larger trucks.
Segment 2
The government’s internal watchdog says that FMCSA does not have enough data about – or even a proper definition of – underride related accidents. Yet bills before Congress proposed to require underride guards. Terry Scruton talks 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.
- Read more: GAO: underride guards need more research.
Segment 3
Lawmakers in five states are taking action on how the left lane of highways is used. Mary McKenna talks with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble.
- Read more from Land Line Magazine, UPDATED: Officials in five states focus on left lane use.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Mary and Mark Reddig offer up some important notices from the Land Line Now Community Bulletin Board.
- Get information direction from our complete list of Bulletin Board notices.
Segment 4
More and more truckers are finding themselves forced into sleep apnea testing. And more and more are questioning the practice. Mark Reddig discusses that, plus recent information on personal conveyance, with OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.
- Federal officials are considering a possible heightened security alert around churches and religious facilities around the country as the Easter weekend commences. Call 844-TSA-FIRST or 844-872-3778 for suspicious activity or if an emergency is at hand call 911.
- 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.
