What does Rep. Sam Graves’ return as chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee mean for major trucking issues? Also, brokers are among the most infuriating problems truckers deal with – and that includes their lack of transparency. Then, from a trucking company that helped a trucker in need to a court that made a bad decision on tolls, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And a California lawmaker is taking aim at CARB’s recent updates to its low-carbon fuel standard – something that will increase the price of fuel.
0:00 – What trucking issues will Sam Graves put first?
10:06 – OOIDA makes big push on broker transparency
39:51 – Lawmaker plans to fight CARB fuel standard
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- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Visit OOIDA’s tour truck, Spirit of the American Trucker, at the Beto Junction TA in Lebo, Kan., Dec. 14-16. Stop in and join OOIDA for $35.
- It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues. Visit OOIDA’s Fighting For Truckers website.
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What trucking issues will Sam Graves put first?
Rep. Sam Graves is getting another stint as chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee. Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine discusses what that means for key trucking issues in Congress. Plus, OOIDA issues a Call to Action for its members over broker transparency, and FMCSA removes four electronic logging devices from its list of registered devices.
OOIDA makes big push on broker transparency
Of the many problems that truckers deal with, those involving brokers seem to be among the most infuriating. And one of the most irritating is the lack of transparency in broker transactions. Now, a proposed rule could change everything.
Roses and Razzberries
From a trucking company that helped a trucker in need to a court that made a bad decision on tolls, Land Line Now shares who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries.
Lawmaker plans to fight CARB fuel standard
A California state lawmaker is taking aim at CARB’s recent updates to its low-carbon fuel standard – something that could significantly increase the already-high cost of fuel in that state. Meanwhile, New Jersey state lawmakers are up in arms about an upcoming toll increase.
