Lawmakers in four states are working to address who can travel when in the left-lane of multi-lane highways; meanwhile, a Pennsylvania bill takes the state one step closer to a truck weigh system used in nearly all other states.
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A guidance document put out by FMCSA is designed to clarify that third-party testers can give CDL candidates their knowledge tests; a new round of federal transportation grants;p and a new highway fatality report. Also, lawmakers in four states are working to address who can travel when in the left-lane of multi-lane highways. Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania bill takes the state one step closer to a truck weigh system used in nearly all other states. And a bill in Congress would make permanent several measures meant to help CDL applicants during the pandemic. But OOIDA has some concerns.
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FMCSA: Third-party CDL testers OK
A guidance document put out by FMCSA is designed to clarify that third-party testers can give CDL candidates their knowledge tests. We’ll discuss that – plus a new round of federal transportation grants and a new report on highway fatalities.
Filling a shortage that’s not there
A bill now in Congress would make permanent several measures meant to help CDL applicants during the pandemic. But OOIDA has some concerns.
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- You can find a location to get a COVID-19 vaccination by entering a ZIP code at VaccineFinder.org, by texting your ZIP code to 438829, or by calling 800-232-0233.
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Petro in Beaumont, Texas. That’s at Exit 848 off Interstate 10. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find FMCSA’s notices and rulemakings.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- View the most recent notices on the Bulletin Board.
- You can find upcoming truck shows and events 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.
