OOIDA Director of Regulatory Affairs Joe Rajkovacz offers his thoughts regarding the myths and realities of driver fatigue.
Air date: Oct. 29, 2010.
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Archive for October, 2010
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Oct
2010
Proposed truck fuel efficiency regulations
Mark Reddig spoke to Laura O’Neill about the presence of speed limiters in the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding truck fuel efficiency standards. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here:
- Trucks of the future will be more efficient, but costlier;
- Obama announced plan for truck fuel-mileage standards;
- Feds posed to unveil mileage standards for medium and heavy trucks.
Air date: Oct. 29, 2010.
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Oct
2010
Truck Fuel Economy/Emissions Hearings Set
If you live or truck near Cambridge, MA, or Chicago – or if you can get some time off – you should attend one of the public hearings federal regulators have scheduled to hear comments on the just-announced standards for heavy truck emissions and fuel economy.
- The Chicago session is set for 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 E. Walton Place (at North Michigan Ave.)
- The Cambridge meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Dr.
Anyone wanting to testify should contact Julia MacAllister:
- By email at macallister.julia@epa.gov;
- Or by phone at (734) 214-4131.
Make contact at least 10 days before the public meeting date. Also, you’ll be asked what time you would like to speak (morning or afternoon), and you’ll be asked to provide routine information like your name, address, etc.
Air date: Oct. 29, 2010.
29
Oct
2010
Chain Season Approaches (Fast)
We know you don’t like to even think about it…but it won’t be that long before the chain laws start kicking in around the country.
In Colorado they’ve already kicked in.
Trucks in the mountain areas of I-70 must carry chains from Sept. 1 until May 31.
If you need quick refresher course in what various states require in terms of chains, you can either:
- Check out the article on Page78 of the October issue of Land Line Magazine; or
- Click here for a state-by-state summary.
Air date: Oct. 29, 2010.
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Oct
2010
Do you know a Highway Hero?
Goodyear is accepting nominations for the next Highway Hero.
- To nominate truckers for the award, fill out this form and submit it to Goodyear by the deadline of Nov. 30;
- You can also mail it to:
- Goodyear Highway Hero Award Headquarters
Dept. 798A
1144 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44316;
- You can read more by Land Line Magazine here;
- If you cannot access the form online, you can call the Goodyear Highway Hero Hotline at (330) 796-8183.
- You can go to the Goodyear Highway Hero Web site here.
Air date: Oct. 29, 2010.
29
Oct
2010
OOIDA offers new Business Education Series for owner-operators
Nov. 2, the OOIDA Foundation’s new, online Business Education Series begins. The webinar will cover all the information you need to make your trucking business operating on your own authority more successful, efficient and profitable.
Included are class sessions on creating a business plan, getting your own authority, safety audits, spec’ing a truck, financing, cost of operations, tax issues, broker agreements and more.
For questions about class topics, fees or to sign up and take part:
- Call the main number at OOIDA, 1-800-444-5791, and ask for Sylvia in Membership; or
- Go to the OOIDA Business Webinar Web site here.
Air date: Oct. 29, 2010.
29
Oct
2010
And now, in the load of crap category …
The ability of truckers to idle their rigs is nothing more than the ability to live decently.
In the best circumstances, being in the sleeper is not as nice as being at home in bed. But it can be made livable, and it should be.
Restrictions on idling make the situation unacceptable, inhumane and morally wrong. We know that many carriers watch their drivers’ DCI – or driver controlled idle – and if it’s too high, you’ll get a pink slip via Qualcomm message. If it’s way low, maybe you’ll even get an “attaboy.”
Now, we’re hearing about a new wrinkle layered on top of this.
A trucker contacted us to pass on that his carrier is actually charging truckers for the “privilege” of idling. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a load of crap. If they are charging you, there must be something in your contract or lease that says it’s going to charge you.
What’s more, this same company offers no idle alternatives like an APU, and it sends people into areas where climate control is a must.
Companies have an obligation to meet basic worker safety requirements. A carrier charging truckers for idling is like a factory charging workers for a safety railing.
Does that make any sense? Of course not.
We need to be on the watch for this kind of nonsense. And if you are one of the truckers working for that carrier, I hope you leave and find an employer who cares about your basic well being.
28
Oct
2010
Do you know a Highway Hero?
In today’s news, Reed Black reported that Good year is accepting nominations for the next Highway Hero.
- To nominate truckers for the award, fill out this form and submit it to Goodyear by the deadline of Nov. 30.
- Mail it to:
Goodyear Highway Hero Award Headquarters
Dept. 798A
1144 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44316.
- You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.
- If you cannot access the form online, you can call the Goodyear Highway Hero Hotline at 330-796-8183.
- You can go to the Goodyear Highway Hero Web site here.
Air date: Oct. 28, 2010.
28
Oct
2010
Transportation is on several local ballots
Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Transportation related items are on several local ballots. Meanwhile in California, a new law outlaws some local traffic tickets.
- To read about the election issues, click here;
- To read about other legislation in Florida, click here;
- To read about other legislation in Arizona, click here;
- To read about other legislation in Georgia, click here;
- To read about other legislation in Washington, click here;
- To read about other legislation in South Carolina, click here;
- To read about the bill in California, click here;
- To read about other legislation in California, click here.
Air date: Oct. 28, 2010.
28
Oct
2010
Regulatory Roundup
Terry Scruton discussed the new proposed fuel economy regulations for heavy trucks with Joe Rajkovacz and Jami Jones of OOIDA.
- To view OOIDA’s complete guide to Regulatory issues, click here.
- If you have questions you would like answered you can call our Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856.
Air date: Oct. 28, 2010.
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