Roses and Razzberries

LLN (12/31/18) – We’ll have some Roses and Razzberries. Also, a survey will look at detention time, one of the most serious issues in trucking. And the nuts and bolts of the California meal and rest provision.

0:00 – 9:26 – Newscast

9:26 – 24:11 – Roses and Razzberries

24:11 – 39:07 – Detention time

39:07 – 48:05 – CA meal and rest breaks pre-empted

Segment 1

Newscast

• Michigan has opened its roads to truck platooning, passing a law to accommodate its testing in the state. The new law will revise the state’s following-too-closely rule. For more details go online to Land Line Magazine: New Michigan law accommodates truck platooning.
• A new law will go into effect Jan. 1 that – according to California state lawmakers – will put an end to the rampant exploitation of some 25,000 truck drivers who move cargo in the state’s ports. To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage, click here: California law in effect Jan. 1 to deter ‘mistreatment’ of truckers.
• Jon Osburn and the Spirit truck are taking a break over the holidays. We’ll let you know when they’re back on the road. Meanwhile, you can still join OOIDA at a discount. Just call 816-229-5791, ask for membership and mention our show for a $10 discount.

Segment 2

From a governor who apparently thinks truckers are made of money to a trucker who did a big favor for a group of veterans, Terry Scruton and Mary McKenna will tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries.

• If you want to offer up your own Rose or Razzberry for our consideration, Offer a Rose or Razzberry or visit us on Facebook.

Segment 3

Detention time is among the most serious issues in trucking. Recently, the OOIDA Foundation gathered information about detention time and its effects. Mark Reddig talks with Andrew King of the Foundation.

• See related content:
  • A new day on detention pay?
  • DOT report shows detention time results in more crashes, lost earnings.
  • T&I Chair DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves sit down with Land Line Now.
  • OOIDA asks FMCSA to give drivers more control with the hours of service.
• Find out more about the OOIDA Foundation.
• Check out what else OOIDA Online Business Education program has to offer.
• See all the classes offered by OOIDA.

Segment 4

Mark Reddig gets further into the nuts and bolts of the California meal and rest provision – and FMCSA’s decision to pre-empt it – with OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.

• 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.
• To read more from Land Line Magazine about the California issue, click here:
  • FMCSA grants ATA petition to pre-empt California’s meal and rest break rules.
  • Judge certifies class in California wage lawsuit against Knight Transportation.
  • OOIDA files comments on ATA’s California meal and rest break petition.