'On the Road' seminar Aug. 8 to discuss trucking laws for farmers
The Kane County Farm Bureau invites farmer members to an "On the Road" seminar and breakfast at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Lions Park in Elburn. Preregistration is required by Monday, Aug. 6.
The Kane County Farm Bureau will host this two-hour seminar with a focus on trucking laws, both new and well-worn, for farmers.
Courtesy of the Kane County Division of Transportation, the meeting also will explain the latest road and bridge postings, alternate routes and its Transportation Improvement Plan as it relates to Farm-to-Market roads.
A lot of laws have changed in the past few years, including legislation adding a new exemption from the commercial driver's license. Previously, there were changes to regulations regarding the medical card, hours of service limitations, equipment inspection requirements, ATV operation, mobile phone use, out-of-state CDL use, post-trip inspections and more.
The seminar also will offer a special look at "Covered Farm Vehicle" exemptions, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Also covered will be the established but misunderstood rules, such as the U.S. Department of Transportation Number (USDOT), Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) registrations, and driver's license classifications.
Illinois Farm Bureau Transportation Specialists Kevin Rund and Kirby Wagner will present the seminar.
The Kane County Division of Transportation staff, including Engineer Nils Jordahl and Chief of Planning and Programming Jackie Forbes, will discuss road and bridge issues.
The seminar and breakfast are free to Kane County Farm Bureau farmer members, but advance registration is required. Cost to attend is $20 for associate members and nonmembers.
To reserve your spot, call the farm bureau at (630) 584-8660 by Monday, Aug. 6.
Visit www.kanecountyfarmbureau.com or www.facebook.com/KaneCountyFarmBureau/.