4/25/08-Gov. Dave Heineman signed a bill into law to get tough with those in the trucking industry who don’t heed their out-of-service orders. It takes effect in July.
The new law, previously LB845, prohibits motor carriers from permitting or requiring drivers of commercial motor vehicles to violate any OOS orders. Truck drivers also will be prohibited from violating the rule.
Companies found in violation would face fines ranging from $2,750 to $25,000, per occurrence. Truckers would face fines ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. Repeat offenders would face fines up to $7,500.

3/26/08-The Transportation Committee cleared the path for a bill – LB845 – to receive consideration before the full Legislature that includes a provision that would get tough with those in the trucking industry who don’t heed their out-of-service orders.
Motor carriers would be prohibited from permitting or requiring drivers of commercial motor vehicles to violate any OOS orders. Truck drivers also would be prohibited from violating the rule.
Companies found in violation would face fines ranging from $2,750 to $25,000, per occurrence. Truckers would face fines ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. Repeat offenders would face fines up to $7,500.

1/18/08-A bill in the Legislature’s Transportation and Telecommunications Committee includes a provision that would get tough with those in the trucking industry who don’t heed their out-of-service orders.
Sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer of Valentine, LB845 would prohibit motor carriers from permitting or requiring drivers of commercial motor vehicles to violate any OOS orders. Truck drivers also would be prohibited from violating the rule.
Companies found in violation would face fines ranging from $2,750 to $25,000, per occurrence. Truckers would face fines ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. Repeat offenders would face fines up to $7,500.
For bill status, call (402) 471-2709. In Nebraska, call 1-800-742-7456.