The Prove It Act would force federal agencies to think about the “little guy” when crafting new regulations. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Brad Finstad of Minnesota, joins the program. Also, looking ahead at speed limiter proposals, electric trucks and AEBs, we sit down with Land Line Magazine staff to discuss this month’s issue. And the 2024 independent contractor rule is set to become final next month. We speak with OOIDA’s advocacy counsel about what this could mean and how it could impact your operation.
10:00 – Finstad wants to stop regulators’ ‘harebrained ideas’
24:52 – What to expect in spring: speed limiters, AEBs and more
39:54 – Some details of the new independent contractor rule
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- FMCSA has renewed an exemption for 13 people from regulations related to epilepsy. Public comments are being accepted through March 29.
- If you’re a trucker not receiving Land Line Magazine and you’d like to, you can sign up here. It’s free!
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Ocala Petro in Reddick, Fla. That’s located at Exit 368 off Interstate 75. Stop in and join OOIDA for a $10 discount.
- Whether for truck parking funding, stopping speed limiters or getting overtime pay for company drivers, get your lawmakers on board with a quick email sent from Fighting For Truckers.
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
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Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
OOIDA asks FMCSA to give truckers more time to provide feedback on lease-purchase agreements. A new piece of legislation seeks more flexibility for oversize loads. And more than 20 “superloads” could soon be coming to a road near you.
Finstad wants to stop regulators’ ‘harebrained ideas’
A new bill in Congress was crafted with small-business truckers at front of mind. The Prove It Act would force federal agencies to think about the “little guy” when crafting new regulations. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Brad Finstad of Minnesota, joins the program to discuss what prompted him to introduce it in the first place.
What to expect in spring: speed limiters, AEBs and more
Looking ahead at speed limiter proposals, electric trucks and AEBs, we sit down with Land Line Magazine staff to discuss this month’s new issue and what we could expect to see in the spring.
Some details of the new independent contractor rule
The 2024 independent contractor rule is set to become final next month. We speak with OOIDA’s advocacy counsel about what this could mean and how it could impact your operation.
