A year ago this month, U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois introduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. But, despite bipartisan support, the bill hasn’t really gone anywhere. Why not? Rep. Bost tells us about that, his background in trucking, and other matters that could come up in Congress over the coming months and years. Afterward, we’ll hear about what it will take to get something done on parking from Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh of OOIDA.
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A year ago this month, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois introduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. But, despite bipartisan support, the bill hasn’t really gone anywhere. Why not? Afterward, we’ll hear about what it will take to get something done on parking from Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh of OOIDA. Also on today’s program: Lawmakers in six states are trying to end ticket quotas in their jurisdictions, while Michigan officials are working to cut red tape and open the spigot for local road funding.
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Diesel prices reach an all-time high. Organizers of the People’s Convoy meet with two U.S. Senators. And a handful of drivers are honored for shining a positive light on the trucking industry.
Ending ticket quotas
Lawmakers in six states are trying to end ticket quotas in their jurisdictions, while Michigan officials are working to cut red tape and open the spigot for local road funding.
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- If a carrier, shipper, receiver or broker coerces you to violate the regulations, document the coercive act, then either call 888-DOT-SAFT or file a complaint online to the National Consumer Complaint Database.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in Reddick, Fla. That’s at Exit 368 off Interstate 75. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- 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.
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- 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.
