This week, a federal judge said OOIDA could serve as an intervenor in the ongoing legal case against California’s AB5. Todd Spencer, president and CEO of OOIDA, drops by to explain what’s happening and what could happen as we look at the uncertainty about the confusing and controversial worker classification law.
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This week, a federal judge said OOIDA could serve as an intervenor in the ongoing legal case against California’s AB5. Todd Spencer, president and CEO of OOIDA, drops by to explain what’s happening and what could happen as we look at the uncertainty about the confusing and controversial worker classification law. Also, broker problems are nothing new. But in some cases, the problems have reached an extreme, and truckers can face losing their business over what’s going on. And it’s been a busy month in the trucking world. OOIDA’s director of public relations talks about what stories are making headlines, and what messages the Association has been working on to get out.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
More details about Robin Hutcheson’s confirmation as FMCSA administrator. Canada is dropping some of its biggest cross-border COVID-19 measures. And FMCSA considers requiring a new piece of technology in commercial motor vehicles.
Broker problems
Broker problems are nothing new. But in some cases, the problems have reached an extreme, and truckers can face losing their business over what’s going on. We’ll discuss an example with Tom Crowley of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.
OOIDA in the news
It’s been a busy month in the trucking world. OOIDA’s director of public relations talks about what stories are making headlines, and what messages the Association has been working on to get out.
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- FMCSA is looking for public comments on electronic ID technology. A full list of questions from FMCSA can be found in the notice. You can submit comments here through Nov 22.
- Starting Sunday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the TA in Oakley, Kan. That’s at Exit 76 on Interstate 70. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- 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.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.