The emergency declaration from FMCSA meant to cope with the pandemic – and its exemptions from the hours of service – sounds broad, but in reality it’s very specific. So why are truckers confused? And why do violations keep happening?
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The emergency declaration from FMCSA meant to cope with the pandemic – and its exemptions from the hours of service – sounds broad, but in reality it’s very specific. So why are truckers confused? And why do violations keep happening? Also, there are a lot of benefits that come with having a dashcam in your cab. We look at the insurance implications of having one. And the CVSA is having a conference. We’ll find out what they’re likely to discuss – plus offer an update on towing reform efforts and bills to expand parking and bathroom access for truckers in Washington state.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
The U.S. DOT is giving people more time to comment on proposed changes to drug testing. One left lane restriction bill falls, while another one lives on with some big changes. And a longtime Congressional champion for infrastructure projects suddenly passes away.
Dashcams and their benefits
There are a lot of benefits that come with having a dashcam in your cab. We look at the insurance implications of having one – and not having one – with the help of Trista Roby and Trina Skywalker of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
CVSA conference
The CVSA, the organization that writes the out-of-service criteria, is having a conference. We’ll find out what they’re likely to discuss – plus offer an update on towing reform efforts and bills to expand parking and bathroom access for truckers in Washington state.
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- NHTSA is streamlining the way it notifies vehicle owners about urgent safety recalls. The changes can be found here.
- The U.S. DOT is giving the public more time to comment on a proposal to include oral fluid in its drug testing programs. Comments can be made here until April 29.
- As OOIDA leads up to its 50th anniversary, they are looking to document members, why they are part of the organization, and why it’s important to them. Stop by the main OOIDA booth at MATS and let someone there know you’d like to make a testimonial. That’s at the center of the back of the North Wing.
- OOIDA is hosting a town hall meeting at MATS at 1 p.m. Friday, March 25, in room C108 to discuss current issues in the trucking industry. All truckers are welcome.
- Starting Thursday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Learn more about the services offered by CDL Legal on their website or call them at 913-738-4836.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program here.
- Be sure to check out the Fighting for Truckers website. Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- 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.
