LLN (1/24/19) – We’ll have Part II of our report on the top federal leasing reg problems. Also, a California lawmaker wants to end the state’s split speed limit. And efforts to end the partial government shutdown continue. However, they will likely be unsuccessful. We’ll explore how that might affect efforts to fix our infrastructure.
0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast
9:41 – 24:25 – Leasing reg problems, Part II
24:25 – 39:22 – Calif. split speed fix?
39:22 – 49:10 – Government shutdown update
Segment 1
Newscast
- OOIDA has recognized Jack Tanner of Smethport, Pa., for seven years of safe, accident-free driving . Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
The Federal Leasing Regulations were intended as a protection for owner-operators. But as with any rule, there are a few scofflaws. OOIDA’s Compliance Department takes calls every single day from truckers having problems with lease contracts. Terry Scruton brings us Part II of his discussion on the topic with Tom Crowley and Trevor Williams.
- View OOIDA’s complete guide to Regulatory Issues.
- File a complaint with the National Consumer Complaint Database
- If you have questions, call our Listener Comment Line at 800-324-6856.
Segment 3
A California state lawmaker wants to do away with the speed differential between cars and trucks. Terry Scruton covers that and some other California issues 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.
- Read more from Land Line Magazine, California bills cover truck speed limits, parking, inspections.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
Efforts to end the partial government shutdown continue. However, they will likely be unsuccessful. Mark Reddig gets an update on that, the state of the union address and how they both might affect infrastructure funding from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- 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;
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