OOIDA: Inexperienced trainers a no-go

July 19, 2019

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LLN (7/19/19) –
UPS wants out of some new driver training requirements. OOIDA says inexperienced trainers are a no-go. Jon Osburn talks hours of service, speed limiters and a wall of doughnuts. Meanwhile, we have information about two upcoming educational opportunities. An FMCSA program lets truckers wipe accidents that are not their fault from their record. And OOIDA wants truckers to speak out against speed limiters.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:42 – Hours of service, speed limiters and doughnuts

24:42-39:40 – Education; Accidents and your record; speak out on speed limiters

39:40-49:35 – OOIDA says inexperienced trainers are a no-go

Segment 1

Newscast

  • Stephen Sommer of Phoenix, Ariz., has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 12 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
  • Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in Gary, Ind. That’s located at Exit 9 off Interstates 90 and 84. Stop in, say “hi” to Jon and Sassi, and join OOIDA for a $10 discount. See the full Spirit Schedule.

Segment 2

Jon Osburn has been going from truck show to truck show talking hours of service, speed limiters and more. But first, he made a stop at a – yes, it’s a real thing – a wall of doughnuts. Mark Reddig talks to the man who drives OOIDA’s Spirit of the American Trucker.

An invasive insect called the spotted lanternfly is causing havoc for agriculture in the northeastern U.S. A quarantine has been established, and truckers could face fines for not following required procedures. We’ll have links to a number of resources on our website.

Segment 3

Among the top requests, especially from younger truckers, is for more education. Mark Reddig finds out about some upcoming opportunities hosted by OOIDA.

A program at the FMCSA gives truckers the chance to have an accident that is not their fault wiped from their record. Mark Reddig finds out how from Jill Thorne of OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department.

OOIDA has sent a letter to all U.S. Senators urging opposition to S. 2033. The bill would mandate commercial trucks weighing more than 26,000 pounds be restricted at a top speed of 65 MPH. OOIDA’s letter specifically targets Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) who introduced the legislation last month. OOIDA has long opposed all efforts to require speed limiters on commercial trucks. The letter spells out exactly why a one-size-fits-all speed limiter mandate would jeopardize highway safety.

Segment 4

UPS wants to avoid complying with some of the new driver training requirements. OOIDA says inexperienced trainers are a no-go. Mark Reddig gets the details from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.