Decoding the latest hours of service
Land Line Now, Sept. 30, 2020.
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The latest hours-of-service changes are here, but they can be confusing, so the OOIDA Foundation has created some informative online videos to help.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
The FMCSA unveils a new tool to help with hours of service; the EPA takes aim at California’s electric vehicle mandate; and the case of the cursing parrots – it’s today’s news in trucking.
II. Hours of Service – Classes help clear it up
The latest changes to the hours of service are in effect, but when you get into the fine print they can be confusing. The OOIDA Foundation has created a series of informative online videos to help reduce the confusion.
III. Holiday freight boost soon
Freight and rates flattened a bit during the last week of September, but a holiday boost should soon be on the way.
IV. Employee vs. independent contractor
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched an effort to better define who is an employee and who is an independent contractor.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the current coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
- The FMCSA has released an online tool to help drivers and motor carriers better understand what the new hours-of-service rules mean for their operations.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Starting Friday, Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Michael Zanella TA in Hebron, Ohio, located at Exit 126 off Interstate 70. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here. Jon has free face masks as well as pneumonia and shingles vaccine vouchers.
- The OOIDA Foundation has released some informative online videos to help with HOS changes:
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA Members Edge.
- The U.S. Department of Labor has launched an effort to better define who is an employee and who is an independent contractor. You can submit comments online through Oct. 26.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.