The supply chain crisis isn’t going away anytime soon. From new challenges stemming from China and the conflict in Ukraine to other odds and ends in between, stressors remain. Shipping expert Sal Mercogliano gives us perspective on the current situation and tells us what further complications may be on the horizon. He also explains how all the issues we’re seeing will affect truckers.
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The supply chain crisis isn’t going away anytime soon. From new challenges stemming out of China and the conflict in Ukraine to other odds and ends in between, stressors remain. Shipping expert Sal Mercogliano gives us some perspective. Also, the Biden administration has released its regulatory agenda – and some hot button trucking issues are on the list, including underride guards. And a new Ohio law authorizes the use of nearly $700 million for transportation purposes, while an effort in New Jersey would shield drivers from enforcement by ticket cameras.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
The Department of Labor needs your help coming up with definitions for “employee” and “independent contractor.” One of the nation’s busiest corridors in the Northeast starts taking a crack at the truck parking problem. And although cross-border freight numbers are down, they’re still at record highs.
Underride guards, other hot buttons on agenda
The Biden administration has released its regulatory agenda – and some hot button trucking issues are on the list, including underride guards. We’ll hear about that – and meetings regarding truck parking on I-81 – from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Ohio OKs big chunk of road funding
A new Ohio law authorizes the use of nearly $700 million for transportation purposes, while an effort in New Jersey would shield drivers from enforcement by ticket cameras.
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- Starting Saturday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the TA in Hurricane, W.Va. That’s at Exit 39 off Interstate 64. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can read the requirements being considered for side underride guards on trailers and semitrailers here. Also see the proposal on Self-Insurance Program Cost Recovery.
- There’s still time to take part in the I-81 Corridor Coalition virtual truck parking meetings. The next one takes place June 29. You can register here.
- 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 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.
