Apr 30, 2021

LLN (4/29/21) – Should FMCSA make truckers take a sleep apnea test? Will the agency actually require brokers to share information with truckers? We’ll explore efforts to make both happen. Also, nonconsensual towing isn’t the most exciting topic. However, it’s an issue where OOIDA has made some progress....

Apr 29, 2021

LLN (4/28/21) – How do you like it when your truck hits the brakes, even when you didn’t tell it to? Congress is likely to add a requirement for automatic emergency braking systems to the upcoming highway bill – despite the lack of evidence that are effective or improve safety. Also, the container ship that...

Apr 28, 2021

LLN (4/27/21) – A member of the U.S. House of Representatives has signed a letter complaining about difficulties that local commuter railroads have finding and paying for liability insurance. However, at the same time, he’s introduced a bill that would do exactly the same thing to the liability...

Apr 27, 2021

LLN (4/26/21) – The per diem deduction has been in the news a lot the past few years, and often not in a good way. Now, a temporary change may make it that much more valuable – but only in certain cases. Also, a new piece of legislation would greatly increase your minimum insurance requirements, which would greatly...

Apr 24, 2021

LLN (4/23/21) – Marty Ellis has been to his first truck show in The Spirit, and is now guiding OOIDA’s tour truck east. In the meantime, he’s hearing some of truckers’ concerns – including the pandemic exemption to the hours of service and the problems that can result from taking CBD oil. Also, there’s a lot...