The biennial update is something every trucker on his or her own authority has to do – but it’s not that hard, and you can do it yourself. Also, the easy way isn’t always the best way. That’s why leased-on truckers should have their own insurance coverage. And Washington state’s governor has OK’d a $15.5-billion, two-year transportation budget – one that includes new and increased taxes and fees.

0:00 – Newscast

10:12 – Biennial update is an easy do-it-yourself item for truckers

24:48 – Why it’s better to have your own insurance and not the carrier’s

39:16 – Washington state to spend billions on roads – and hike taxes