LLN (7/27/18) – Truckers have to file lots of other paperwork. We’ll get some tips on filing your 2290 forms and other important paperwork. Plus, what Chicago-area truckers are saying about hours of service, ELDs and more; and relief for ag haulers proposed in transportation spending bill.
0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast
10:10 – 24:52 – Tips for filing your 2290
24:52 – 40:20 – Chicago truckers, ELDs, hours of service
40:20 – 50:31 – Proposed relief for ag haulers
Segment 1
Michael L. Williams of Zanesville, Ohio, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 28 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
Every single year, truckers have to file a lot of paperwork dealing with taxes, registration and a number of other issues. Mark Reddig gets some tips on filing your 2290 forms and other important paperwork from Crystal Minardi and Heather Brown of OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department.
- Find out more on all the forms and other helpful information to get your paperwork in order;
- Or you can call Business Services at 816-229-5791.
Segment 3
Jon Osburn has been talking with Chicago-area truckers about hours of service, ELDs and more. Mark Reddig gets an update from the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker. See Jon’s full schedule, “The Spirit” Schedule.
Segment 4
The U.S. Senate is working on a transportation spending bill – and some amendments being proposed for that measure would offer agricultural haulers relief from the ELD mandate. Mark Reddig gets the details from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- 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.