Federal truck regulations affect the vast majority of farmers in Illinois. Significant changes in Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations were established, then reversed in 2011—some of the answers are pending. USDOT# and UCR registrations are still widely misunderstood. Come join us and learn about these and other trucking laws that apply to farmers.

Peoria County Farm Bureau® will host a 2-hour seminar beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, that addresses these regulations. The seminar will focus on trucking laws important to farmers and will recap key fundamentals. In addition, you’ll have the chance to ask your questions.

• New & Pending Laws Impacting Motor Vehicle Operation
o FMCSA and the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations—changes in 2011
o USDOT Number Registration
o Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
o Linking the Medical Card to the CDL
o Form 2290 and the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
• Recap of Fundamentals
o Federal Bridge Formula (80,000#) Weight Limits
o Drug & Alcohol Screening

Presenting the seminar will be Kevin Rund who, for 30 years, has specialized in farm transportation issues for the Illinois Farm Bureau®. In addition to his presentation, Rund will provide take-home materials addressing these topics.

Come to the Farm Bureau on January 25. Learn something new and improve your understanding of today’s motor vehicle law. You’ll be better able to sort “coffee shop talk” from real world requirements, saving you expenses and headaches.

The seminar is free courtesy of Peoria County and the Illinois Farm Bureaus®, but advance registration is requested. Please call (309) 686-7070 to reserve your place at this informative On-the-Road Seminar.