Action in the U.S. Senate this week calls for turning back a key EPA regulation that affects the trucking industry – one that could cost truckers thousands. We’ll explain what happened and why it’s important. Also, an advisory committee that will aid the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the issue of side underride guards will soon meet. And a bill designed to give truck drivers in Washington state access to restrooms at shippers and receivers they visit has finally been passed by state lawmakers.
9:43 – Senate votes to turn back EPA rule.
24:03 – Underride committee set to meet.
38:47 – Washington state lawmakers OK restroom bill.
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Starting Friday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the TA in Wildwood, Fla. That’s at Exit 329 on Interstate 75 and Exit 307 on the Florida Turnpike. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- The NHTSA Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will host a virtual meeting at 12:30 p.m. ET, May 25. Starting May 18, you can register here to take part. You can submit comments on NHTSA’s advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on underride guards through June 20.
- 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 donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
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Senate votes to turn back EPA rule
Action in the U.S. Senate this week calls for turning back a key EPA regulation that affects the trucking industry – one that could cost truckers thousands. We’ll explain what happened and why it’s important.
Underride committee set to meet
An advisory committee that will aid the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the issue of side underride guards will soon meet. And truckers will have their chance to speak out on the proposal as well.
Washington state lawmakers OK restroom bill
A bill designed to give truck drivers in Washington state access to restrooms at shippers and receivers they visit has finally been passed by state lawmakers. Meanwhile, a new Tennessee law will pump $3.3 billion into transportation there, with no change in the state’s fuel tax.
