Waivers issued ahead of Hurricane Florence

September 14, 2018

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LLN (9/13/18) – Jay Grimes in OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office, talks about the waivers issued ahead of Hurricane Florence. Also, New Jersey fuel tax rates go up Oct. 1. Voters in Colorado will decide on two measures to fund transportation work. And what steps come after the hurricane passes.

Segment 1

Newscast

  • Saturday’s Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series in Williamston, S.C. has been canceled in light of Hurricane Florence. If you have already purchased tickets to the race at Anderson Speedway you can contact Jason Johnson by email Jason@banditseries.com for refunds or use your tickets at Myrtle Beach Speedway on Sept. 29.

Segment 2

Hurricane Florence is bearing down on the East Coast. Terry Scruton talks about the latest storm-related waivers from the FMCSA – plus another group that has filed for an ELD exemption – with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington D.C., office.

Segment 3

Land Line Magazine’s State Legislative Editor Keith Goble joins Terry Scruton in the studio for today’s State Update. Fuel taxes are set to go up in New Jersey and Colorado will have a couple of transportation measures on the ballot. Keith will have the details.

Segment 4

Terry Scruton has more information about what to do after the hurricane – plus a look at this year’s Road Check numbers – with OOIDA’s director of safety and security operations, Doug Morris.