LLN (1/3/19) – The government shutdown could affect the regulatory process. Also, fuel tax increases go into effect in five states. An end to roadside payments in Michigan. A large carriers group releases priorities for 2019. And some changes in the Senate could affect trucking.
0:00 – 9:26 – Newscast
9:26 – 24:11 – Government shutdown
24:11 – 39:07 – state fuel tax; roadside payments
39:07 – 48:55 – Alliance priorities; Senate changes
Segment 1
Newscast
- OOIDA has recognized Gary W. Kaufman of Saint Charles, Mo., for 28 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program. To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA, click here.
Segment 2
The government shutdown continues with no end in sight. Terry Scruton talks about how that could affect the regulatory process plus a look ahead at the 2019 regulatory agenda with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- 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.
- Learn more from Land Line Magazine: What happens for truckers in a government shutdown?
Segment 3
Fuel tax increase will go into effect in five states this year. Terry covers that – plus an end to roadside payments in Michigan – with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble. Also, Mary McKenna and Mark Reddig offer up some important notices from the Land Line Now Community Bulletin Board.
- Learn more about the fuel tax story, click here: Fuel tax increases in five states go in effect for 2019.
- Read up on the new Michigan law, click here: Michigan laws end roadside cash payments.
- To find legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
A group representing large carriers has released a list of their priorities for 2019. Mark Reddig covers that – plus some changes in the Senate that could affect trucking – with OOIDA Manager of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
- 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.
