Household goods movers blast plan

LLN (3/11/19) – A household goods movers group is blasting the Defense Department’s plan to use a single moving company. Also, some truckers think inclement-weather-related claims will be considered not at fault. But that’s not always true. Meanwhile, frost laws can spell trouble if you’re not ready for them. And we’ll have the latest on hours of service, auto transporters and the push for underride guards.

0:00-9:26 – Newscast

9:26-24:13 – Household goods and DOD

24:13-39:07 – Inclement weather claims; frost laws

39:07-48:53 – Hours of service, auto transporters, underride guards

Segment 1

Newscast

• A Florida state senator says the state DOT paid a company $3.6 million to drop a challenge to a contract to manage the state’s electronic tolling system. Read some of our previous coverage:
  • Florida lawmakers seek against ‘wholly unqualified’ SunPass contractor.
  • SunPass clears transaction backlog; governor orders investigation into contractor.
  • Florida lawmaker asks governor to remove FDOT secretary over handling of SunPass.
• Fully autonomous trucks are still years or even decades away. However,they will likely have a significant impact on the trucking workforce. That’s the conclusion of a new report from the Government Accountability Office. Read more: GAO report: Long-haul truckers most affected by automated trucks.
• At 10 a.m. Thursday, March 28, OOIDA will conduct a town hall meeting at the Mid America Trucking Show for members of the Association. The session is designed to gather member input on some current issues. If you are not a member and want to take part, you can join at the door. You can also call the office at (816) 229-5791 anytime and sign up for membership. That takes place in room C104 of the Kentucky Expo Center.

Segment 2

A household goods movers group is blasting the Defense Department’s plan to use a single moving company for troops. Mary McKenna has a report.

Segment 3

Some truckers think inclement-weather-related claims will be considered not at fault. But that’s not always true. Mary McKenna talks with Stacey Sanders and Trina McIntyre with OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.

• Find out more information about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance.
• Call the insurance department directly at 800-715-9369.
• If you have a question about truck insurance you’d like answered on the air, call the Land Line Now Listener Comment Line at 800-324-6856.

Frost laws can spell trouble if you’re not ready for them. Mark Reddig talks with Jill Thorn of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.

• You can find more on frost laws at oversize.io.
• Learn more about what OOIDA’s Business Assistance department does, here.
• And you can contact them at 816-229-5791.

Segment 4

The recent push to require front, side and enhanced rear underride guards on all trucks is raising concerns in the industry. Mark Reddig gets the latest on that and auto transporters from OOIDA Manager of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.

• Read more about the Stop Underrides Act: Stop Underrides Act reintroduced in House, Senate.
• 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.