Where is FMCSA headed on speed limiters, AEBs and broker transparency as a federal document indicates when those rules might be out? Also, two drivers discuss their role in supporting the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund – and what the group does for truckers. Then, some large carriers who have commercial learner’s permit holders in a truck with a trainer don’t want that trainer in the jump seat – and OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis has a few thoughts.
0:00 – Newscast
10:22 – Speed limiter, AEB rules delayed; broker transparency on track
25:15 – Drivers do their part to help St. Christopher fund
40:23 – Should driver trainers be in the jump seat and not the bunk?
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Visit org for more information on the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, for the Walcott Truckers Jamboree Thursday through Saturday, July 11-13. That’s located at Exit 284 off Interstate 80. Stop in and join OOIDA for a $10 discount.
- It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues. Visit OOIDA’s Fighting For Truckers website.
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
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Speed limiter, AEB rules delayed; broker transparency on track
Several times every year, the White House puts out a document called the Unified Regulatory Agenda. And that doesn’t sound too exciting – until you realize that this document tells you when various federal agencies plan to act on topics such as speed limiters, automatic emergency brakes and broker transparency.
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Drivers do their part to help St. Christopher fund
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has helped thousands of truckers and their families. The nationwide charity offers aid when illness or injury strikes. We speak with a couple members of the Driver Council, who represent the fund, and talk about why this is such a vital organization.
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Should driver trainers be in the jump seat, and not the bunk?
Some large carriers who have commercial learner’s permit holders in a truck with a trainer don’t want that trainer in the jump seat – and FMCSA has said, go ahead. Marty Ellis has a few thoughts on the topic.
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