Land Line Now, Sept. 17, 2020
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The new hours-of-service rules set to go into effect this month are being challenged in court. Plus, problems at TWIC enrollment centers in several states.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
Groups challenge the new HOS rules in court; cleanup begins after Hurricane Sally; and hey, it worked for Jake and Elwood.
II. Emergency hours of service relief
The FMCSA extends its emergency declaration means for hours of service through the end of the year. Plus, the Department of Transportation just handed out a billion dollars in grants. Do the states that cashed in have something to do with the Electoral College map?
III. California congestion and “archaic” driving law in Michigan
California takes another shot at clearing up congestion on the roadways, and an “archaic” driving law that has no business being on the books in Michigan may be headed into the dustbin of history.
IV. TWIC enrollment problems
A couple of states have admitted problems at their TWIC enrollment offices. Plus, a prediction about ongoing stimulus talks at the White House and Capitol Hill.
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- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the current coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
- You can check latest road information for states affected by hurricanes and wildfires below:
- Grants available for APU purchases in four states. Get more information here.
- Starting Friday, Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds at 100 N. Lyon Blvd. in Sioux Falls, S.D. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here. Jon has free face masks as well as pneumonia and shingles vaccine vouchers.
- You can find OOIDA’s complete guide to Regulatory Issues here.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News By State
- View notices on the Bulletin Board.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
