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Currently, we're tracking a change to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. And it could have a big effect on a large number of truckers. Also, the insurance claims process after an incident can take a long time, but video footage can speed up that process and save you some money. And as they do with any new thing that comes along, bad guys have found ways to use AI for their benefit. We have some tips on what you can do to protect yourself. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – Big changes coming soon to drug and alcohol rules 24:52 – Why you should consider a dash cam 39:41 – Artificial intelligence creates some real cybersecurity threats
A lawsuit now before an appeals court is challenging California's AB5 independent contractor law – and OOIDA is throwing its support behind the effort. Also, some truckers are expressing confusion and concerns about standard drug testing required in the industry. We'll clear that up with some help from CMCI, OOIDA's drug testing consortium. And a new bill in Wisconsin would tackle so-called “nuclear verdicts” in the trucking industry, while bills in two states deal with speed limiters and underride guards. 0:00 – Newscast 09:58 – OOIDA lends support to challenge to AB5 24:36 – Confusion about drug testing cleared up 39:21 – Wisconsin effort targets ‘nuclear verdicts'
LLN (4/3/23) – Late last week, the EPA took action on a California emissions regulation that could have a major impact on trucking. Also, confusion still surrounds FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The supervisor of OOIDA's CMCI drug testing consortium discusses the Clearinghouse and recent changes. And what goes into Land Line Magazine? We'll sit down with Managing Editor Jami Jones and Staff Writer Ryan Witkowski to discuss the double issue and how they covered the Mid-America Trucking Show. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:43 – Clearing up the clearinghouse. 24:03 – Covering MATS. 38:47 – EPA grants California a waiver.
LLN (6/16/22) – The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has cause considerable confusion among truckers. We'll try to clear up some of that confusion with some help from FaLisa McCannon of CMCI, OOIDA's drug testing consortium. Also, the FMCSA is asking for truckers' help deciding who is, and who is not a broker. We'll discuss that – plus controversy over UCR fees and Canada dropping some vaccine requirements. And Atlanta voters recently approved $750 million dollars for infrastructure improvements to address a massive backlog of work. Meanwhile, the Louisiana Legislature has voted to increase transportation funding through electric and hybrid vehicles. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:55 – Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. 24:48 – Who is a broker? 39:21 – Georgia, Louisiana road funding.
Journalism is changing. Print is struggling. Digital media is thriving. That’s changing how journalists make money and challenging public trust in the Fourth Estate. In this episode of the Brainwaves podcast, we talk to Pat Ferrucci, an assistant professor of journalism in the College of Media, Communication and Information; Larry Ryckman, editor of the Colorado Sun; and Sandra Ristovska, an assistant professor of media studies at CMCI and an expert on images in the media. Transcript: https://www.colorado.edu/today/node/34713/ Music credits: Arizona Moon by Blue Dot Sessions, Free Music Archive Back to the Wood by Audionautix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COa8qnRdLBc Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie; license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/vendaface/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-NEsfl50G7s
Several states consider ticket cameras and Daylight-saving time changes. Also: Truckers need to exercise extreme caution if they want to use CBD oil, which could trigger a positive drug test result. South Carolina lawmakers are taking aim at left lane hogs. And Congress and the president are headed toward a showdown on government spending. 0:00 – 9:26 – Newscast 9:26 – 24:11 – Marijuana and CBD 24:11 – 39:07 – SC left lane hogs; ticket cameras; Daylight-saving time 39:07 – 48:55 – Budget showdown; changes in Congress
What is ‘reasonable suspicion’? We’ll find out what it means and how the drug testing process works from OOIDA’s CMCI department. We’ll hear from Jon Osburn about how ‘orange barrel season’ affects his travel in the Spirit. And OOIDA’s Nile Elam tells us how a trucking issue is stalling an aviation bill. 0:00 – 10:03– Newscast 10:03 – 24:41 – What is ‘reasonable suspicion’ 24:55 – 39:56 – Orange barrel season is upon us 39:56 – 50:08 – A trucking issue stalls an aviation bill
Mark Reddig gets an update on important information you need to know about drug and alcohol screenings from OOIDA’s Doreen Weakley and Rachel Aycock. The situation with the ELD mandate brought to mind the curfew some used to have as a kid. Terry talks to Mark Schremmer and Greg Grisolano of Land Line Magazine. We’ll also get a look ahead at what’s coming up in DC this week with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek. 00:00 to 10:08 Newscast 10:08 to 24:56 Drug Testing Update 24:56 to 39:47 Land Line Magazine shares some favorites 39:47 to 49:57 DC with Mike Matousek
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At the start of this year, the U.S. DOT added a number of opioid medications to the list of those truckers are tested. So what does that mean to you? Mark Reddig finds out from Leslie Butler and Rachel Aycock of CMCI, OOIDA’s Drug Testing Consortium.
In this episode, the pair are joined by their first special guest, Tayler Shaw, a first-year journalism major at CU-Boulder's CMCI. For Headlines, the trio discuss the controversy over a Lakewood baker refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. Plus, news of a big YouTube cleanup prompts them all to discuss recent changes that have YouTubers up in arms. Tayler brings in Catalonia's fight for independence and gives us a quick history lesson. For Ivy's Corner, she concludes that episode as she brings up how our innovations in human organ replications starts the discussion around how much is too much. Use #CoffeeTalk for comments and ask the pair some questions using #AskIanIvy for their advice segment at the end of the month. Like our” Facebook Page for show notes in the "Notes" tab (www.facebook.com/coffeewianivy/). Tweet us @coffeewianivy. --- Intro & Outro Music: Corporate (Vision) by Scott Holmes is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Scott_Holmes_-_07_-_Corporate_Vision http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/ Background & Transition Music: Moody Breakfast by Dee Yan-Key is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/The_Unbearable_Lightness_of_Being/06--Dee_Yan-Key-Moody_Breakfast http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dee_Yan-Key/”
Dr. Lori Bergen is the founding dean of the College of Media, Communication and Information at University of Colorado. A veteran journalist turned academic, she’s president of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, and serves on the national advisory board of the Poynter Institute. Prior to CU, she served as dean of the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. Dr. Bergen joins us this week to share the story of University of Colorado’s new college, one of program change, discontinuation, merger, and the challenges that come of progress at a time of concern in our field. CU’s CMCI is truly a story of innovation and growth in higher education and serves as a terrific role model. Links & Notes College of Media, Communication and Information
University of Colorado at Boulder is launching the first new college on campus in over 53 years. This is the beginning of an exciting period for the institution, one of building, creating, and supporting growth through bold academic and administrative leadership. What does it take to bring teams together, especially after a period of uncertainty? This week on Navigating Change, we’re talking about making the transition to construction from deconstruction, and building an academic environment where faculty and staff find the support they need to help deliver on their promise of student success at CU’s College of Media, Communication and Information. Links & Notes CMCI at University of Colorado