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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers explains his involvement in two separate lawsuits against the EPA and California Air Resources Board over their strict new emission rules. Then, two younger OOIDA board members talk about the importance of being politically active in the trucking industry. And finally, a preview of the next two meetings of the Truck Leasing Task Force.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:34 – Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers on EPA, CARB lawsuits
25:18 – Importance of political activism as a trucker
40:25 – Upcoming Truck Leasing Task Force meetings

The filing season for the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, is officially open. We’ll have a refresher on what you need to know. Also, a hot temper on the side of the road could have a lasting effect if your behavior is noted on a traffic ticket. We speak with the guys at Road Law about keeping your cool. And Jake Elovirta, CVSA’s Director of Enforcement Programs, joins us to give you an idea of what you can expect at the group’s next safety blitz, Operation Safe Driver.
0:00 – It’s time to file Form 2290 again 
10:23 – Keeping your cool at roadside
25:17– Roadcheck is over – here comes another safety blitz

A new fuel called hydrotreated vegetable oil is different from biodiesel and similar to traditional diesel. Also, filing season for Form 2290 is underway. And our roundtable discusses a new piece of legislation that would give the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration some muscle when it comes to dealing with fraudsters and legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency’s emission rules. Then, you may be leaving the front door open to hackers if you’re not doing a few simple things regarding your passwords.
0:00 – It’s time to file Form 2290 again 
10:23 – Volvo pioneers a possible replacement for diesel
25:17– Bill would give FMCSA some anti-fraud punch
40:25 – Some basic advice on computer passwords

Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA explains how a measure in the U.S. House would give the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration more power to crack down on fraudsters. Also, what are the actual figures regarding underride crashes involving large trucks? OOIDA’s Jay Grimes offers an update on the debate. And OOIDA’s advocacy counsel, Paul Torlina, discusses broker-carrier agreements. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is a big supporter of various trucking charities. One he regularly gives to – Truckers Final Mile – helps families during one of the most difficult times in their lives.
0:00 – Bill targets rampant fraud in trucking 
10:23 – Underride debate rages on at committee
25:17– The red flags in broker-carrier agreements
40:25 – A group that helps trucking families in their worst moment

Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation joins the show to talk about the feasibility – or lack thereof – of the EPA’s truck emission ambitions. Also, the Kansas Turnpike is going completely cashless July 1 – and it should make life easier for truckers on the road. And Brent Hutto at Truckstop breaks down the effect of CVSA’s International Roadcheck on the spot market.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:23 – Is the move to electric feasible?
25:17 – Kansas Turnpike goes cashless
40:25 – Roadcheck and its effect on the freight market

Cargo theft is a growing problem. We’ll explore how bad the problem has become and what truckers can do to avoid becoming a victim. Also, what do you do when you get a notice in the mail with a return address of “IRS”? We’ll get some advice from Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service. And a law in Georgia that allowed people to sue a trucker’s insurance company directly is now off the books. Meanwhile, a new law allows local idling rules in Colorado.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:22 – How to avoid the growing cargo theft problem
24:59 – The best way to handle a notice from the IRS
40:23 – Georgia says “no” to direct suits against truck insurance companies