A lawsuit contends that Oregon’s weight-distance tax puts too heavy a burden on trucking operations – and claims that violates the state’s constitution. Also, in a world where it seems like everything is going up in price, there is worry about insurance minimums increasing. OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department outlines what’s happening. Then, Colorado lawmakers are taking aim at trucks that travel in the state during the winter with a focus on chain laws – and lane restrictions have lawmakers’ attention, as well.
10:00 – Lawsuit targets Oregon’s weight-distance tax
24:52 – Concerns about insurance minimums increasing
39:54 – Lawmakers want changes in Colorado’s chain laws
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- The public has through April 2 to comment on FMCSA’s proposed rule to increase flexibility for CDL skills testing.
- The Canadian Trucking Alliance has a new survey out regarding highway safety. Take the survey here.
- Land Line has a new resource page on its website for checking road conditions wherever you are.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program here.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in Ontario, Calif. That’s located at Exit 57 on Interstate 10. 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
Diesel prices creep up for a second straight week. An expected bump in the spot market didn’t materialize last week. And FMCSA grants exemption request that allows cameras in place of rear-view mirrors.
Lawsuit targets Oregon’s weight-distance tax
Truckers who run in Oregon will be familiar with the state’s weight-distance tax. What those truckers may not be familiar with is a clause in the state’s constitution that creates specific requirements for that tax. And those requirements have spurred action in the courts. Jana Jarvis, president and CEO of the Oregon Trucking Association, and state Representative Shelly Boshart Davis join us to explain.
Concerns about insurance minimums increasing
In a world where it seems like everything is going up in price, there is worry about insurance minimums increasing. We speak with OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department about what a significant jump could mean for owner-operators and insurance companies.
Lawmakers want changes in Colorado’s chain laws
Colorado lawmakers are taking aim at trucks that travel in the state during the winter with a focus on chain laws – and lane restrictions have lawmakers’ attention, as well. Meanwhile, Georgia legislators tackle a bill involving trucks and insurance.
