LLN (9/21/18) – We’ll have details of a U.S. DOT final rule that significantly eased life for insulin-dependent diabetic truckers. Also, we’ll go over taxes and fees truckers have to pay just to move down the road. And the problems livestock haulers say they face.
0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast
10:11 – 24:41 – Weight-distances taxes; UCR
24:41 – 39:21 – Livestock hauler problems
39:21 – 49:30 – New system for diabetic truckers
Segment 1
Newscast
- The American Transportation Research Institute is asking all trucking industry stakeholders to take five minutes and complete the ATRI 2018 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey helps provide valuable information to help gauge the health and status of the trucking industry. The survey will remain open until the end of September.
- The Guilty by Association Truck Show takes place next weekend at Four State Trucks in Joplin, Mo. That truck show is celebrating its 10th year, and is also the official 45th anniversary celebration for OOIDA. As part of that, the Association will hold an open house in the tent next to the Spirit at the show. At that time, truckers can meet OOIDA’s executives, the Washington, D.C., staff and some members of the Board of Directors. It takes place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. And you can find out more about what’s happening at the truck show here.
Segment 2
Truckers have a pack of different taxes and fees they have to pay just to move down the road. Those include UCR and various state weight-distance taxes. Today, Mark Reddig discusses several of those with Brittany Murphy and Crystal Minardi of OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department.
- Find out more on all the forms and other helpful information to get your paperwork in order;
- See what else OOIDA’s Business Services Department offers here;
- Or you can call Business Services at 816-229-5791.
Segment 3
Jon Osburn recently spent time in the heart of Kansas, talking with livestock haulers about the problems they face. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
- Starting Friday, Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Guilty By Association Truck Show at Four State Trucks at Exit 4 on Interstate 44 in Joplin, Mo. Stop by, have some fun, and join OOIDA for a $10 discount. See the full Spirit Schedule.
- Read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of Jon’s recent journeys: The Spirit joins the South Dakota Convoy and Truck Show for Special Olympics.
Segment 4
The U.S. DOT recent issued a final rule that significantly eased life for insulin-dependent diabetics who drives trucks. Mark Reddig gets the details from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- You can read more from Land Line Magazine: ANALYSIS: FMCSA finally loosens regulatory grip on insulin-dependent diabetics.
- Read the final rule announced today.
- Learn more about FMCSA’s Medical Program Division.
- 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.