Trucking Industry Update (Feb 14, 2019)

615914

{"text":"Trucker’s Fees\r\n\r\nTwo potential pieces of legislation called Routing Slips, have come forward in Idaho that could increase the financial burden placed on truckers driving through the state. The Routing Slips would add a weight-mileage charge to truckers. Although the wording of the potential bills has not been released to the public, it is believed that IRP and IFTA would remain in place if passed.  \r\n\r\nHOS Exemption for Cement Trucks\r\n\r\nCement truckers have been granted an extension from a portion of the hours of service ruling and a new exemption on other hours of service rule. For the next five years, cement trucks will be allowed to continue to receive an exemption to the 30-minute break rule. Within the same ruling, companies operating cement trucks will be granted an exemption from a major stipulation of the short-haul rules. Instead of having to start and stop service at the same spot each day, cement truck drivers will now be allowed to start and stop service wherever necessary. They will not have to keep track of RODS when working within short-haul distances even though they are not starting and stopping in the same locations. Cattle farmers have requested a similar exemption. No word on when or if it will be approved.\r\n  \r\nVirginia Toll Legislation Denied\r\n\r\nVirginia had toyed with the idea of adding tolls the entire length of I-81. The tolls would have cost a driver as much as $55 per day. Luckily, this legislation has been denied and will not be brought to life.  \r\n","pics":"[{\"description\":\"\",\"height\":600.0,\"name\":\"980/android_1550161671358.png\",\"url\":\"\",\"width\":1232.0}]","canComment":true}