OOIDA opposes lowering age for CDL holders
LLN (5/14/19) – OOIDA opposes lowering the age for CDL holders in interstate commerce, citing such a program is detrimental to safety. FMCSA is seeking public comment. Meanwhile, missing payroll money and gang-related forced towing – Legal experts involved in these cases bring us up-to-date. And, Texas is considering multiple bills giving Commercial Motor Vehicle enforcement authority to local officers. Plus, the information you need on today’s bulletin board.
00:00-9:57 – Newscast
9:57-24:43 – Shady activity affecting truckers. We’ve got updates on two cases
24:43-39:38 – Texas lawmakers study bills allowing police to enforce truck rules. Plus bulletin information
39:38-49:24 – FMCSA to take public comment on younger drivers
Segment 1
Newscast
The national average price for diesel dropped last week for the first time since March. The Energy Information Administration reports the national average for the week ending May 13 at $3.16 a gallon, down a penny from the week before.
- Read more on the story here: Average diesel price in the U.S. drops after weeks of increases
Segment 2
Two lawsuits involving truckers made the news recently. Terry Scruton talks with attorney Matthew Prengaman about a case of gang-related non-consensual towing in Chicago. Plus, attorney John Egers brings us up to date on a lawsuit against a trucking company owner over missing payroll money.
Segment 3
State Legislative expert Keith Goble and Mike Matousek, OOIDA’s Manager of Government Affairs join Mary McKenna to discuss multiple Texas bills allowing local police to enforce truck rules.
- Read more here: Texas bills would let local officers enforce truck rules.
Plus, a bill is under consideration to extend I-27 to ease congestion. And, Mark Reddig joins me with news and information from this week’s bulletin board.
- Read more here: Texas bill would move forward plan to extend Interstate 27.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
The FMCSA will seek public comment on a Pilot Program to Allow Drivers Ages 18-20 to Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles in Interstate Commerce. Collin Long with OOIDA’s Washington D.C. Office explains why OOIDA is opposed.
- Additional resources and information, including how to comment are available here.
- 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.