The rules that govern speed limits have become a topic of conversation – and legislation – at state capitals around the country. That includes action that would eliminate the differential in speeds between cars and trucks in some cases, and an increase in speeds for all vehicles in others. Also, the FMCSA recently offered an update on an area many in trucking still find confusing – the drug and alcohol clearinghouse. We’ll hear from Bryan Price, the manager of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol program. And the annual tax filing deadline is coming up fast – very fast – and like everyone else, truckers need to be ready. We’ll find out what’s involved and what you need to know right now.
9:43 – Drug and alcohol clearinghouse update.
24:03 – Getting ready to file taxes.
38:47 – States eye changes to speed limits.
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in Effingham, Ill. That’s at Exit 159 on Interstates 57 and 70. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- If you have questions for Shasta May call 888-407-1669, or email her here. You also can visit the MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service website.
- 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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Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Florida lawmakers pave the way for a bill that would decrease competition in the truck insurance market. When will the U.S. enter recession territory? Perhaps not as soon as previously thought. And the opposition to electric trucks is strong out there.
Drug and alcohol clearinghouse update
Recently, the FMCSA offered a regulatory update on a number of issues. And that included an area many in trucking still find confusing – the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. We’ll hear from Bryan Price, the manager of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol program.
Getting ready to file taxes
The annual tax filing deadline is coming up fast – very fast – and like everyone else, truckers need to be ready. We’ll find out what’s involved and what you need to know right now from Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service.
States eye changes to speed limits
The rules that govern speed limits have become a topic of conversation – and legislation – at state capitals around the country. That includes action that would eliminate the differential in speeds between cars and trucks in some cases, and an increase in speeds for all vehicles in others.
