LLN (6/14/18) – The FMCSA is making it easier to get your DOT physical at the VA. We’ll have that, plus: an OSHA meeting on whistleblower protections; Maryland cities getting more road work money; electronic tolling coming to New Hampshire; upcoming truck shows; OOIDA fighting an effort to cut truckers’ meal and rest break pay; and a bill to end the tax on new truck sales.
0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast
9:56 – 24:45 – Easing getting a DOT physical for veterans
24:45 – 39:36 – Road money filters down to locals
39:36 – 49:47 – Battling the Denham Amendment
Segment 1
Newscast
Segment 2
A new rule from the FMCSA is about to make it easier for VA doctors to become Certified Medical Examiners. Plus, OSHA holds a meeting to discuss whistleblower protections. Terry Scruton finds out about these developments and more from 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.
Segment 3
Maryland cities should get more money for road work soon. Terry Scruton discusses that – plus electronic tolling coming to New Hampshire – with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble. To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
OOIDA has been fighting in the U.S. Senate against an effort to stop states from requiring meal and rest breaks to be paid for truckers. Mark Reddig covers that, plus a bill that would end the tax on new truck sales, with Nile Elam 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.
