Getting serious about the truck parking issue
LLN (8/16/18) – The Federal Highway Administration is finally getting serious about the truck parking issue. We’ll have that, plus the latest on hours of service; the difference one vote has made in several elections; and problems with the UCR system.
0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast
10:10 – 24:52 – Getting serious about the truck parking issue
24:52 – 40:12 – Voting and elections
40:12 – 50:24 – Problems with UCR
Segment 1
Charles J. Lowitz of Tucson, Ariz., has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for seven years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
The Federal Highway Administration is finally getting serious about the truck parking issue. Terry Scruton talks about that plus the latest on hours-of-service with Jay Grimes and Nile Elam 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.
Segment 3
Over the next three months Land Line will profile numerous issues that affect professional drivers set to appear on Nov. 6 ballots. Terry Scruton talks about some of what will be covered with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
The UCR, or Unified Carrier Registration system, is somewhat of a mystery to many truckers, outside of the fact that they have to pay a fee every year. But problems have developed. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA 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.