Podcasts about highway bill

Key topics in today's conversation include:Previewing Upcoming Episode with MATS (1:31)Podcast Growth and Future Plans (3:34)Mid-America Truck Show Introduction (8:47)Lewie Pugh Joins the Podcast (9:13)Challenges in Finding Qualified Drivers (11:44)Industry Turnover Rates (12:54)Raising Standards in Trucking (14:00)Changing Demographics in Trucking (17:31)Back to Basics in Trucking (19:46)The Importance of Basic Skills (21:55)Upcoming Legislation and Highway Bills (24:13)Equipment Reliability Issues (26:05)Positive Developments in Trucking Legislation (30:26)Discussion on Highway Bill (36:41)Engaging with Lawmakers (37:23)Membership Discounts (38:43)Appreciation for Truckers and Final Thoughts (40:02)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.

Schoolhouse Rock taught a generation how laws are made. But now, a big measure like the highway bill is the best way to fix some issues. Also, Linda Allen, an OOIDA board member who fell into the business of trucking, has become an important voice on behalf of truckers and veterans. And the city of Chicago has developed a bad reputation in trucking as the location of a significant amount of fraud that targets truck drivers. 0:00 – Newscast 10:12 – Making her voice heard on behalf of truckers 24:48 – Chicago's reputation for freight fraud 39:32 – Highway bill could fix some big trucking issues

A trucker, fired after a positive drug test, took his case against a CBD supplement company all the way to the Supreme Court – and won. Also, in an effort to make the next highway bill benefit truckers, OOIDA's executive vice president testified to a subcommittee in Washington, D.C. Then, we'll update you on the transportation secretary's testimony to the Senate, a proposed regulatory rollback and what happened at MATS. And plenty of people are skeptical about the safety of autonomous trucks. Now, several states are taking a closer look at the issue. 0:00 – Trucker's lawsuit over CBD wins at Supreme Court 10:01– Trump administration regulatory rollback is on 24:27 – OOIDA's Pugh describes what's needed to make the highway bill pro-trucker 39:25 – States take a closer look at autonomous trucks

It's a familiar frustration to any trucker – getting access to a restroom at the loading dock. We'll tell you about an effort to fix that. Also, we'll take another look at the driver shortage myth. Then, ELDs had Congress' attention last week, and OOIDA's Lewie Pugh was there to explain truckers' point of view. And the Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tenn., is at the end of its useful life. We'll learn about plans to replace it. 0:00 – Bill designed to solve truckers' bathroom access problem 10:01 – Congress hears the truth behind the driver shortage myth 24:27 – What it takes to replace a major river crossing

Provisions on size and weight, ELDs, retention and more could form the core of what might be the most pro-trucker highway bill ever. Then, Trina Skywalker and Lisa Waske of OOIDA's Truck Insurance Department discuss leasing on and your insurance. Also, for 35 years, truckers have put together the largest benefit convoy in trucking – the Mother's Day Convoy benefitting the Make-a-Wish Foundation. 0:00 – Newscast 10:01– Creating the most pro-trucker highway bill ever 24:27 – Leasing on and your insurance 39:25 – Mother's Day Convoy gets ready for another big event

A House subcommittee covered some of the biggest issues in trucking, from truck parking and increased size and weight to AEBs and overtime. Also, trucking singer Long Haul Paul is back with another road-related tune. Then, cargo theft continues to torment trucking. We'll explain what you can do to ensure your safety and avoid theft claims. And we're heading back to a normal freight market, with load availability up last week. 0:00 – Parking, AEBs, other trucking issues top hearing 10:01– Singer offers up another trucking tune 24:27 – What you need to know about cargo theft 39:25 – Heading toward a normal freight market

U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) is not a fan of legislation from State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) that would change the name of I-70 in Missouri to I-44 and would change the name of I-44 in Missouri to I-70. Congressman Burlison joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri." He also discussed legislation he's introduced called the Achieving Choice in Education Act. It would double the contribution limit on K-12 expenses with 529 accounts from $10,000 to $20,000 a year. Congressman Burlison says school choice makes educational institutions more accountable and responsive to families. He also tells listeners that he felt persecuted in public schools in the 1980s and 1990s, citing his experience in an art class. Critics of school choice say it takes money away from public schools:

When the 1968 Federal-Aid Highway Bill was passed, 1500 new miles were added to the Interstate Highway System. The Chair of the House Subcommittee on Roads, John Kluczynski, asked each state's highway department to send him their list of desired additions to the system. The states' responses of course varied, but they do paint a picture into how the Interstate Highway System got to where it is today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gribblenation/support

Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, and Mason Rottinghaus are your hosts for episode 215.  A 5:00 monsoon stole Dakota from us, It looks like a there might be an infrastructure bill coming through Congress. More COVID talk and “guidance” coming from the CDC and locals. The Olympics are happening, but other than one storyline, it does not seem to be connecting with the American viewer. Jeremiah thinks it might be because of time zones. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we discuss the potential hike for liability insurance in the new highway bill. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ele_logistics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELELogisticsInc/

LLN (6/10/21) – All regulations – good and bad – start with Congress. The proposed highway bill would affect several; we'll have a rundown. Also, fines for failing to remove snow and ice from atop your rig are a step closer to becoming law in Pennsylvania; meanwhile, two states look at motorcycle lane splitting. The House version of the highway bill has a host of anti-trucker provisions. But it's not a done deal yet, and truckers need to speak out. OOIDA has issued a national Call to Action. And what is in the House highway bill, and what would it mean to truckers? 0:00 – Newscast. 10:15 – New possible regulations from highway bill. 25:07 – Snow, ice and lane-splitting. 39:57 – Highway bill wrap-up and analysis.

LLN (6/4/21) – We finally know what's inside the House highway bill, and as expected, it's full of poison pills – but there was one pleasant surprise inside. From an unnamed trucker who saved a woman from a bad situation to members of Congress who still just don't get it, Roses and Razzberries takes a look at who's been good and who's been bad. Plus, the OOIDA tour truck is in good company this weekend at the American Truck Historical Society show. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:15 – Roses and Razzberries. 25:05 – Spirit at the ATHS show. 39:56 – Highway bill analysis.

LLN (3/19/21) – Going back more than six decades, infrastructure – particularly the highway part – has been a bipartisan issues. Both parties acknowledged the need and the cost and worked together. Will that happen again with the highway bill now being cooked up in Congress? Also, for several weeks, the OOIDA Foundation has been producing a series of free, online classes that explain the various steps in getting your own authority. We’ll tell you about the newest offering in that series. Attorneys for truckers see a lot of the same problems over and over. And in many cases, a simply step on the part of the trucker could eliminate the problems involved. And Jon Osburn is without his favorite truck show. But he is in Kentucky, talking with truckers about weird weather, fuel prices, freight rates and a few issues in our nation’s capital that deserve truckers’ attention. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:15 – New authority class; simple solution to inspection problems. 25:09 – Fuel, rates, weather and big issues. 39:31 – Highway bill: Bipartisan or not?

LLN (3/15/21) - Speed limiters are back in the news, because some in our nation’s capital want them back in the new highway bill. We’ll cover those and other likely provisions in that legislation. Also, people facing a ticket or citation often find themselves navigating a minefield of potential mistakes – mistakes that can cost money, license points and CSA problems. So how do you avoid those mistakes? And we’ll get a look at what features make up the March/April issue of Land Line Magazine – from a 7 million pound load and a truck giveaway to a fallen flag and Highway Angel. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:15 – Common mistakes when people get a citation. 25:09 – March/April issue of Land Line Magazine. 39:31 – Speed limiters and other likely issue in new highway bill.

Missed opportunities. Everyone’s had at least one. when it comes to Phish, there’s always the one that got away. The show you decided to skip because you had a test the next day. The one that was just too far away to make it back before work. The one you slept on getting tickets for and couldn’t find an extra. Hopefully, it doesn’t happen too often…but unfortunately it does happen And with Phish, it’s the worst feeling in the world when those shows become all-timers. For me, there were two that fit this category: 12/30/97 at MSG–the legendary “Harpua” and the 45-minute encore–and 2/28/03 at the Nassau Coliseum–one of the best “Tweezers” ever played and the long awaited return of the biggest Phish bustout of them all: “Destiny Unbound.”When I was deep into The Phish Compendium and The Pharmer’s Almanac (Vol. 4), the impression was that “Destiny Unbound” was the great white whale of Phish setlists. Played frequently in the early 90s and then shelved, it developed a cult following and old-school fans clamored for its return. When Trey suggested that the band would play it again if all the fans in the front row sang the first line at the same time, leave it to Phish fans to take him up on it at Red Rocks and the Hampton Coliseum in the mid- and late-90s, respectively. Denied, the song stayed on the shelf.As I learned more and more about the Phish mythos, the prospect of “Destiny Unbound” greatly interested me. I found it difficult to track down a recording of the song, and so for many years I had no idea what it actually sounded like. It wasn’t until the February 2003 “return tour” that the concept of actually hearing “Destiny” came back to me.I was a junior in college at the time at SUNY Buffalo. My roommate and I had tickets to see the band in Cincinnati and passed on the opportunity to fly home to see the show a week later at the Nassau Coliseum. In retrospect, it would have been fairly easy to attend. We had plenty of friends going who could find us extras; back when JetBlue was still fairly new on the scene, you could get a round trip flight from BUF to JFK for about $100; plus, it was college–missing a day or two of classes was far from an emergency. But we were so jazzed about the road trip to Cincinatti that we saw the Nassau show as an adventure that we didn’t need to take.Bummer.When I saw the setlist after it was played, my jaw dropped. “Destiny Unbound?” They played it? REALLY? ? And I missed it. At the time, I figured it was my only opportunity. As you can hear in earlier episodes of Attendance Bias with Slade Sohmer of The Recount and Pete Mason of PhanArt, we talked about how setlists in 2.0 were fairly predictable with few exceptions. Two of those exceptions were their show in Burgettstown, PA in the summer of 2003, and this show at the Nassau Coliseum that February. Phish broke their own mold. They played, at that time, what felt like the ultimate bust out. Maybe not in terms of “number of shows since it was last played,” but in terms of community relevance–it felt like I had missed some sort of cosmic event that only occurs once every 500 years; a special eclipse or passing of an obscure comet. The fact that it was played in my hometown venue only added salt to the wound.Pretty dramatic, yes.Luckily the band brought “Destiny” back into the rotation for 3.0. The simple tale of Highway Bill and Highway Jill doesn’t pop up frequently, but at least it’s in the cards. Those of us who absorbed the band’s history and self-referential universe knows that it’s special every time it’s played, simply because there were decades when that wasn’t the case. For me, the sense of closure finally came when the band played it at the 2010 summer tour closer at one of my hometown venues, Jones Beach Amphitheater.

“You do the best you can with what’s thrown at you, then you try again.”   -Mario Andretti     What does the Highway Bill, or HR 2 have to do with builders and raters?   What has happened to the “builders tax credit” over the course of the last few months and what is store as we head towards and through the upcoming presidential election?     Better known as 45L, Section 45L(c)(1)(A) and (B) of the US Internal Revenue Code (developed by David Goldstein of the NRDC), offers a $2,000 federal tax credit to builders for each energy efficient home they build and sell. As you may know the credit has lived an unsteady life, being on again and off again over the years since its inception, making it difficult for builders to act on this with certainty.   It’s important to realize that the trillion dollar Moving Forward package proposed by the Democratic House Caucus contains a proposal to amend the 45L tax credit, and create a performance based path, tied to the IECC.     Join us as we discuss 45L with Carl Chidlow, a registered federal lobbyist and Steve Baden and learn of the history, perspectives and future opportunities of this tax credit.   Hear about the over 300 RESNET small business owners who signed a letter to Congress in support of this and how you can get involved.   RESNET has created an advocate toolkit found here: https://www.resnet.us/about/advocacy/ with the tools and guidance on how to contact your member of Congress and promote issues important to the membership.     While COVID-19 makes in person meetings almost impossible Congressional staff are still working remotely and have adapted to using conference calls and technology (eg ZOOM) to engage with constituents.  Environmental stewardship is going to be a touchstone issue for the next four years.   RESTalk: To the RESNET community, we hear you and want to engage.   Pros can learn more at www.RESNET.us/professional  Consumers can learn more at www.RESNET.us Or for more info on this topic contact RESNET at INFO@RESNET.US

LLN (6/19/20) – The House Transportation Committee has advanced a bill that would pump nearly $500 billion dollars into the nation’s highways – but a section drastically increasing insurance requirement means OOIDA won’t support it. Also, we’ll go over some of the less-discussed trucking issues in that measure. And Jon Osburn is seeing more weird weather, but the weird economics of trucking are starting to calm down just a bit. 0:00 – Newscast. 9:43 – OOIDA opposition rooted in insurance requirement. 24:06 – Trucking starting to stabilize. 38:34 – Other trucking issues in the highway bill.

LLN (6/9/20) – The highway bill recently proposed appears to be a positive event for truckers, but that can change, and it all depends on what happens in Congress. Also, several tax deadlines have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic – but you still have to pay. We’ll have some advice. And highway funding and road safety are on the agenda in Wyoming. 0:00 – Newscast. 9:43 – Delayed tax deadline advice. 24:06 – Wyoming highway funding, road safety. 38:34 – The price of a highway bill is eternal vigilance.

LLN (4/28/20) – At the start of 2020, many were confident that a new highway bill was on the way. But is that still the case now that we’re facing a pandemic? Also, you may not think often about wheel ends and related systems, but they are an important item to maintain. We’ll have some advice. And a new Virginia law will allow speed enforcement cameras in construction areas and school zones. 0:00 – Newscast. 9:44 – Maintaining wheel ends. 24:05 – Virginia OKs speed cameras. 38:34 – COVID-19 may delay highway bill.

In this week's edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, we get a clear window onto the fist Make-A-Wish convoy from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with former trucker George Ruelens. He was hauling for Ned Bard & Son at the time, with no idea what he and the 41 other truckers were doing that day would go on to become a veritable institution in the region around Lancaster County -- the annual Mother's Day convoy benefiting the Make-a-Wish foundation. This year, the convoy featured 650 trucks in its 30th year, a huge amount of growth over the course of three decades from the first one. Ruelens narrates his experience of that first one, and looks back fondly on the day and subsequent editions of the convoy, which have created so many memories for children involved --  truckers, too, no doubt, and members of the community in that area. Also in the podcast: With highway-funding measures being introduced in the House, President Trump pledges not to work w/ Dems on it, objecting to ongoing investigations; OOIDA's infrastructure outreach discussed with OOIDA board member and small fleet owner Monte Wiederhold.

A congressional committee spoke with federal officials and others about how the government has done putting the trucking provisions of the latest highway bill into effect. Mark Reddig finds out what happened from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

In this episode, Morey warns us to be aware of the many changes to the U.S. tax code, which may be hidden in large bills passed by the House, such as the Highway Bill, or Obamacare. These massive, 2,200-page documents often affect people who have international interests or real estate. Many accountants are unable to stay current with the changes to the U.S. tax code, and it’s highly unlikely they stay current on international tax codes, as well. Morey and the employees of Glazer Financial, promise to keep up-to-date on all changes in the tax code, so they can help you plan for your financial future.   Key Takeaways: [:57] Often, accountants and tax attorneys aren’t up-to-date with international tax laws. [2:06] The recent highway bill changed many of the due dates for U.S. taxes. [2:33] Obamacare ended up costing us all a lot of money. [3:22] The employees of Glazer Financial keep up-to-date with all the current tax changes. [4:05] Morey failed his advanced taxes exam, because he memorized the entire tax code. [5:38] People who live on foreign soil, but maintain a residence in the U.S., could lose the Foreign Earned Income Credit. [6:26] Planning for your future tax situation will help you to transition to your new country.   Mentioned in This Episode: Glazer Financial Network Email Macarena: macarenarose@gmail.com Tuesdays with Morey on Facebook Expat Tax Expert Email Glazer Financial: mglazer@glazerfinancial.com MacarenaRose.com Rainforest Realty

In this episode, Morey and Macarena discuss Obamacare, FACTA and the importance of financial planning. Many insurance companies in the U.S. are refusing to foot the bill for the millions of unemployed and impoverished citizens who are currently under Obamacare coverage. They have decided to allow the government to bear the burden by way of increasing taxes. Penalties by the IRS are making this a damned if you do and damned if you don’t vicious cycle. The only way you can be prepared for the upcoming changes is to allow the professionals at Glazer Financial to take the reigns of your financial future.   Key Takeaways: [0:55] Visitors to foreign countries are finding it increasingly difficult to retrieve their money from the U.S. [3:05] Obamacare doesn’t really offer the impoverished proper insurance and it affects income tax. [6:37] The U.S. government will fine business owners who don’t supply health insurance to employees. [8:46] The political parties are considering a single pay system. [11:05] Insurance companies are refusing to supplement Obamacare. [13:31] Insurance companies make a lot of money on products other than healthcare policies. [17:17] Citizens are often powerless against the government machine. [17:38] Changes in the Highway Bill affect tax due dates. [19:28] Financial planning is the only way to keep ahead of the fines and the taxes.   Mentioned in This Episode: Glazer Financial Network Email Macarena: macarenarose@gmail.com Tuesdays with Morey on Facebook Expat Tax Expert Email Glazer Financial: mglazer@glazerfinancial.com MacarenaRose.com 800-999-8931 469-358-2818 727-565-1507

If you are not familiar with the IRS’s new program designed to uncover all of your assets, anywhere in the world, you need to listen to this week’s episode. Morey Glazer and Macarena Rose discuss the tax changes which were added to the Highway Bill, Obamacare, and BBDECA. All of your foreign interests will be scrutinized and you need to be prepared. The best way to prepare yourself is to hire a professional and engage in a tax planning program. Remember, audits cost money so do it right the first time.   Key Takeaways: [1:40] The IRS is coming after taxpayers and ditching Voluntary Disclosure [3:30] Hiding assets is no longer an option, put your money in safe places [5:42] There are laws in the US designed to protect us [6:50] An LLC used to protect precious metals and real estate in private homes [7:40] The 2015 Social Security changes embedded in Obamacare [9:01] Justice to the Balance Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act [12:12] IRS upgraded their system so no returns were processed during the first week of January 2016 [13:50] Glazer Financial will review your last 3 returns at no charge to you [16:18] Tax planning and cost reduction strategies through asset protections to build net worth [18:40] Thinking about starting a foreign trust? Be aware, changes can be made without consent [22:06] Knowing the right questions to ask when writing a will   Mentions: Glazer Financial Network macarenarose@gmail.com Tuesdays with Morey on Facebook

Just as the Denham Amendment attempted, but failed, to prevent Fair wages for truckers in last years Highway Bill known as the FAST ACT, once again the large motor carriers (ATA) have managed to slip in the same exact provision into H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act, otherwise known as the FAA Reauthorization Bill. The Act was introduced by the House of Representatives. The “AIRR” Act as it is called, is a bill designed to authorize aviation programs, but on pp 256-258, Title VI, Sec 611, labeled Federal Authority, the attack on driver wages was slipped in by these members of the U.S House of Transportation Committee. Listen to our last show explaining the dangers of the Denham Amendment and read more via OOIDA's Fighting for Truckers page. We believe this attack on wages exploits new CDL drivers. Attorney Christina Humphrey is our guest who will discuss Section A and B of the provisions within the FAA Reauthorization Bill. 347-826-9170 and press"1" to join the conversation.

Colin Woodall, NCBA Vice President of Government Relations, talks about Senate action on WOTUS and House action on the Highway Bill.

Greg Cohen, president of the Highway Users Alliance, talks with Overdrive News Editor James Jaillet about the chances that Congress will pass a bill to hide CSA cores and force FMCSA to fix the program. Cohen also talks tolling provisions, size and weight and whether highway monies will go to rail projects.

Trucking Moves America Forward began its "7 Million Reasons" ad campaign in the D.C. area last week, pushing lawmakers and lobbyists to back a long-term highway bill, citing the 7 million workers in the trucking industry as why.

James Lamb is President of the Association of Independent Property Brokers and Agents (AIPBA) and a former New York State Department of Transportation Motor Carrier Investigator. Included in the Highway Bill, known as MAP-21 that was passed in 2012, is the act to raise the broker bond to $75,000. James Lamb has been fighting the act since day one. Mr. Lamb submitted a 10-page exemption request to the FMCSA that would relieve all property brokers and freight forwarders from the $75,000 bond provision within the trucking industry. The FMCSA accepted comments to the request which recently ended on January 26, 2014 and the AIPBA continues its work to have the bond repealed. Will the FMCSA override the requirement in accordance with their lawful exemption authority duly granted to them by Congress? Mr. Lamb joins us as our special guest to share their accomplishments and to bring us all up-to-date on the broker bond issue.

Join me Saturday, March 31, 2012 as we talk about....Yes...another Highway Bill Extension  and The approval of H.R. 3606 "The Job's Act..Crowd Fundiung" and much more....talk to you at 10 am PT... Chow Jim

I guess we must be thankful for small wins right? Construction companies that rely on federal highway, transit and airport contracts can breathe a little easier as legislation is moving in Congress to extend surface-transportation and aviation programs as well as the taxes that finance them. But the relief is only temporary. The new legislation continues highway and transit programs through March 31 and extends airport grants and other Federal Aviation Administration programs through Jan. 31.   The House passed the new stop gap measure on Sept. 12, on a voice vote. Senate action was expected to follow. Lawmakers were aiming to wrap up the bill before the current short-term aviation bill expired on Sept. 16 and well before the highway-transit authorization runs out on Sept. 30.   Once again we need what? " A Long Term at least six year Highway Bill and JOBS and more JOBS NOW!   The industry can not plan based on these short term stop gaps....   What do you think? Weight in on this and President Obama's proposed job act on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 10AM PDT.