Podcast: FMCSA and speed limiters – Is it 68 mph or not?
We thought we knew what speed limit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration had landed on for heavy trucks. But then, hours later, it backtracked and said the stated limit of 68 mph had been released in error. We’ll get some clarity, courtesy of OOIDA President Todd Spencer and OODIA Director of Legislative Affairs Bryce Mongeon. Also, from carving wood to carving pork, the Guilty By Association Truck Show offered up a lot of unique exhibits. We’ll have more from the show. And two states will soon increase the amount truckers pay in fuel tax; both Alabama and New Jersey have increases on the schedule.
09:51 – FMCSA and speed limiters: Is it 68 mph or not?
24:34 – The big barbecue at the big show
39:18 – Two states to increase fuel tax
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- Help in the fight against speed limiters. Contact your senators today!
- If you’re near Kansas City this weekend, you can check out Craig Carter’s trailer and barbeque at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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FMCSA and speed limiters: Is it 68 mph or not?
So it’s 68 mph? Not so fast. For a few hours on Monday, we thought we knew what speed limit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration had landed on for heavy trucks. But then, hours later, it backtracked and said the stated limit of 68 mph had been released in error and that the rulemaking process is still ongoing. So what’s going on here? We’ll get some clarity, courtesy of OOIDA President Todd Spencer and OODIA Director of Legislative Affairs Bryce Mongeon.
The big barbecue at the big show
From carving wood to carving pork, the Guilty By Association Truck Show offered up a lot of unique exhibits. We’ll have more from the show.
Two states to increase fuel tax
Two states will soon increase the amount truckers pay in fuel tax; both Alabama and New Jersey have increases on the schedule.