LLN (7/16/18) – The statistics available are not favorable to allowing people under 21 to drive trucks interstate. We’ll have that, plus what OOIDA does in our nation’s capital; and the FMCSA walking away from some proposed changes in the CSA system.
0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast
10:10 – 24:52 – Under-21 driver safety statistics
24:52 – 39:43 – What OOIDA does in D.C.
39:43 – 49:54 – CSA changes, overhaul coming
Segment 1
Larry L. Gerhart of Tucson, Ariz., has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 23 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
A pilot program will soon place people under 21 years of age with military experience behind the wheels of large trucks crossing state lines. But a push is under way to expand that to all people in that age group. So what does the science say? Mark Reddig talks with Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation.
- You can read more about the FMCSA’s pilot program, here;
- Find out more about the OOIDA Foundation;
- Check out what the OOIDA Online Business Education program has to offer;
- See all the classes offered by OOIDA
Segment 3
What does OOIDA do in our nation’s capital? Land Line Magazine writer John Bendel recently took a deeper look at that operation. Mary McKenna talks with Jami Jones and Greg Grisolano of the magazine staff.
Segment 4
The FMCSA announced that it is walking away from some proposed changes in the CSA system. So why are they doing it, and what’s next? Mark Reddig finds out from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- Read Land Line Magazine’s FMCSA tanks proposed changes to CSA safety measurement system to find out more;
- 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.
