What regulations could be affected by the court’s decision? Our latest podcast

The Supreme Court’s decision stripping federal agencies of some of their authority could affect some truck regulations but not others. In addition, a budget bill currently before Congress would overturn a proposed speed limiter rule; meanwhile, the report on underbody protection is a mess. And Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia has some opinions on the best places to add some chrome to your truck.

0:00 – News

10:22 – Spending bill, court decision and more could impact speed limit efforts

25:15 – The best places to put chrome on your truck

40:23 – What provisions may be covered by the court’s decision?

Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information

• Texas DOT is asking for public comment on its 10-year, $104 billion transportation plan. Comments can be submitted here through Aug. 5.
• Check out Chrome Shop Mafia and 4 State Trucks
• Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, for the Walcott Truckers Jamboree through Saturday, July 13. The location is off Exit 284 off Interstate 80. Stop by and join OOIDA to receive $10 off your ticket.
• It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay informed about current trucking issues. Visit OOIDA’s Fighting For Truckers website.
• Donations can be made to the Truckers For Troops fund year-round.
• OOIDA is looking for names and addresses of military personnel serving overseas so we can send them gift packages through Truckers for Troops. Call 816-229-5791 or email [email protected] for this information.

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Spending bill, court decision and other factors could impact speed limiter efforts

It’s been a busy week for trucking news – with an attempt to crack down on speed limiters in the spending bill, which also touches on a range of other trucking issues, and a report on underride guards that are just a mess. We’ll be covering these topics in our latest news roundtable.

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Best Places to Put Chrome on Your Truck

Who doesn’t like shiny things? Now, when you hear that, you might think of something like jewelry. But what truckers really like is shiny things, especially those that involve chrome. But that begs the question: Where’s the best place to put some chrome on your truck? We’ll find out from the expert, Bryan Martin, head of Chrome Shop Mafia.

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What provisions may be the subject of a court decision?

Late last month, we reported on the Supreme Court decision that stripped federal agencies of some of their authority. It raised a lot of questions about trucking regulations. Does that mean things like the ELD mandate could be overturned? What about FMCSA’s aspirations to mandate speed limiters? Or EPA emissions standards? Paul Torlina, OOIDA’s general counsel, joins the show again to provide some perspective on the Chevron Doctrine, or what we can now call the Loper Bright decision.

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