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Jul 19, 2019

LLN (7/18/19) – Four bills that could drain your wallet are now before Congress, but despite the cost, would likely accomplish little to nothing in terms of their intended goals. Also, FMCSA’s Medical Review Board works on revising the certified medical examiner handbook, including sleep apnea guidelines. Several states still have split speed limits, and a federal bill could widely increase the problem. And we’ll have information about upcoming truck shows.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:42 – Sleep apnea and the Medical Review Board.

24:42-39:40 – Split speed limits; truck shows.

39:40-49:35 – Bills could start costly mandates (underride guards, speed limiters, insurance minimums and automatic emergency braking).