Land Line Now, Aug. 1, 2024

FMCSA has granted another exemption to the requirement trainers be in the jump seat while trainees drive – and OOIDA has some real concerns. Also, the U.S. DOT plans to be very busy over the next year, and unfortunately, a considerable amount of that attention is going to fall on truck drivers. And most states are looking for new sources of highway funding, with many turning to an obvious, untapped source: electric and hybrid vehicles. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Another carrier gets a bye on front seat training rule 25:15 – DOT telegraphs regulatory plans for the coming year 40:23 – States impose taxes on electric vehicles