Red-light camera use in Texas is nearing its death, and one state lawmaker wants to put the final nail in the coffin. Meanwhile, a new law in Pennsylvania is intended to improve the safety of forestry product haulers in the state.
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Red-light camera use in Texas is nearing its death, and one state lawmaker wants to put the final nail in the coffin. Meanwhile, a new law in Pennsylvania is intended to improve the safety of forestry product haulers in the state. Also, a veteran truck driver is gearing up for the annual Wreaths Across America day coming up on Dec. 17. And the FMCSA is taking a crack at changing how regulations are handled when an emergency declaration has been made; meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Labor has a proposal on worker classification.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA is proposing new limits on emergency declarations. Another new report is bringing to light the challenges of going full electric nationwide. And winter weather is causing lots of problems across the country.
Ready for Wreaths Across America
A veteran truck driver is gearing up for the annual Wreaths Across America day coming up on Dec. 17. J.D. Walker says he looks forward to the event every year to honor his son and the many others who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
A change for emergency declarations
The FMCSA is taking a crack at changing how regulations are handled when an emergency declaration has been made. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Labor has a proposal on worker classification.
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- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s Tour Truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in Kenly, N.C. That’s located at Exit 106 on Interstate 95. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Get more information on what Wreaths Across America is about and how you can support their efforts, here.
- Read the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposal for determining who is an employee or an independent contractor, or make comments, through the Regulations.gov website.
- If a carrier, shipper, receiver or broker tries to coerce you into violating the regulations, document the coercive act, then call 888-368-7238 or file a complaint online to the National Consumer Complaint Database.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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