The facts behind speed limiters
If you hate the idea of a speed limiter mandate, you may have already let FMCSA officials know what you think about their latest proposal. Emotional reactions are natural, but facts help when you’re making a point. Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation stops by Studio A to break down what the research says about speed limiters so your next interaction is backed up by facts.
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If you hate speed limiters, you may have already let FMCSA officials know what you think. Emotional reactions are natural, but facts help when you’re making a point. Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation breaks down what research says about speed limiters. Also, Memorial Day weekend will be a busy one for owner operators. Stephen Petit with DAT talks about the increase of seasonal freight that’s driving up the number of loads. And OOIDA has been supporting a bill that would eliminate truckers’ exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act. But now, a very powerful set of interests is objecting to the idea.
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California’s controversial misclassification law may not make it to the Supreme Court. An already-volatile fuel market could now be facing a busier-than-normal hurricane system. And the group retracing the beer run made famous by “Smokey and the Bandit.”
Memorial Day and freight
Memorial Day weekend will be a busy one for owner operators. Stephen Petit with DAT talks about the increase of seasonal freight that’s driving up the number of loads posted on the MembersEdge load board.
Group opposes giving truckers overtime pay
OOIDA has been supporting a bill that would eliminate truckers’ exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act. But now, a very powerful set of interests is objecting to the idea.
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- For more information on Texas DOT’s ideas for part of Interstate 345 near downtown Dallas, visit their website.
- NHTSA is seeking comments from commercial motor carrier drivers about their beliefs and attitudes toward crash avoidance systems and other safety technologies. Comments can be submitted here and are due July 11.
- Starting Thursday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Petro in Portage, Wis. That’s at Exit 108A off Interstates 90 and 94. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- FMCSA is considering a rule that would mandate speed limiters on commercial trucks. Truckers and the general public can submit comments to FMCSA on the proposal. The deadline is June 3.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.