Truckers: Broker transparency needed now
Land Line Now, Oct. 29, 2020.
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A proposal would ensure longstanding broker transparency regulations are enforced. We’ll bring you comments from a recent listening session.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
Hurricane Zeta leaves a trail of closed roads in its wake; the FMCSA is seeking nominations for the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee; and which kind of car gets the most speeding tickets? It’s today’s news in trucking.
II. Broker transparency: Todd Spencer’s comments
A proposal now on the table would simply ensure longstanding broker transparency regulations are enforced. That’s what OOIDA President Todd Spencer told an FMCSA listening session earlier this week. Also, we’ll tell you more about a Labor Department attempt to clarify who is an employee or contractor.
III. Court speaks on Washington state fee
Washington state’s Supreme Court has ruled on a controversial fee there, while Pennsylvania continues toward revising its “steer clear” law.
IV. Broker transparency: Truckers still have a chance to speak out
In addition to various organizations and companies, a number of individual truckers and brokers spoke at the FMCSA listening session on transparency. We’ll serve up some insight into what they told the agency – and what opportunities to speak out remain.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- 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.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
- The FMCSA is seeking nominations for the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. Nominations must be submitted electronically by Nov. 30.
- The Ontario Provincial Police are seeking information on a stolen trailer full of webcams about 1 a.m. on Oct. 26. Anyone with information is being asked to call 888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477.
- Hurricane Zeta has left multiple roads closed in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Find the latest road conditions in each state here:
- More than 8,000 Volvo VNLs recalled for issue with sleeper bunk window.
- You have until Nov. 18 to submit commentson OOIDA’s broker transparency proposal.
- Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Petro in Raphine, Va., located at Exit 205 off Interstates 81 and 64. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here. Jon Osburn is also giving away free protective masks.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News By State
- View notices on the Bulletin Board.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.