Waivers issued ahead of Hurricane Florence

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.

• View OOIDA’s complete guide to Regulatory Issues.
• If you have questions you would like answered you can call our Listener Comment Line at 800-324-6856.
• Read more about Hurricane Florence from Land Line Magazine:
  • FLORENCE UPDATE: Landfall expected midday Friday; dangerous flooding likely.
  • FMCSA postpones HOS listening session due to Hurricane Florence.
  • DAT SOLUTIONS: Spot rates rise ahead of Hurricane Florence.
  • FLORENCE UPDATE: Kentucky and Tennessee added to FMCSA exemption.
  • Evacuation routes activated in preparation for Hurricane Florence.
  • ‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Florence expected to hit Carolinas on Thursday.

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.

• Read more from Land Line Magazine, New Jersey fuel tax rates set to increase Oct. 1.
• You can also read Land Line Magazine’s, ELECTION 2018: Colorado fall ballot to include two transportation funding questions.
• To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.

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.

• 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.