LLN (1/8/19) – Several states consider ticket cameras and Daylight-saving time changes. Also, be cautious if you use CBD oil, which could show up on a drug test . South Carolina lawmakers take aim at left-lane hogs. And Congress and the president head toward a government spending showdown.
0:00 – 9:26 – Newscast
9:26 – 24:11 – Marijuana and CBD
24:11 – 39:07 – SC left lane hogs; ticket cameras; Daylight-saving time
39:07 – 48:55 – Budget showdown; changes in Congress
Segment 1
Newscast
- OOIDA has honored Daniel P. Gaither of Longmont. Colo., for 41 years of safe, accident-free driving . Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
More states are legalizing marijuana. An extract of that plant, CBD oil, is legal most places and growing in popularity. But both can lead to serious consequences for truckers. Mark Reddig talks with Amber Schweer and Leslie Butler of CMCI, OOIDA’s Drug Testing Consortium.
- You can contact CMCI at 816-229-5791.
- Learn more from OOIDA’s website
- Meanwhile, take a free webinar from the OOIDA Foundation. Those classes include: Drug and Alcohol Testing – Part 1 – Who is Responsible; Drug and Alcohol Testing – Part 2 – Understanding the Six Types of Tests; Drug and Alcohol Testing – Part 3 – What Drivers are Tested For; And Drug and Alcohol Testing – Part 4 – Results, Refusals, and Consequences.
- Plus, see related coverage from Land Line Magazine:
Segment 3
South Carolina lawmakers are taking aim at drivers who hang out in the left lane. Terry Scruton covers that with our state legislative experts, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek. Also, some states pursue new laws on ticket cameras and Daylight-saving time. And Mary McKenna and Mark Reddig present some important notices from the Land Line Now Community Bulletin Board.
- Read more from Land Line Magazine, South Carolina bill intended to deter hanging out in left lane.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
Congress and the president are headed toward a showdown on government spending. Mark Reddig covers that – and discusses other Congressional developments – with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- 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.
- Learn more from Land Line Magazine: What happens for truckers in a government shutdown?
- For more about changes at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, click here:
