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News, State

Colorado Senate panel advances revised commercial vehicle rules bill

A Colorado Senate committee advanced a bill to implement additional rules for commercial vehicles traveling in the state.

News, Safety & Security

Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes

A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.

Opinion

More holes poked into ATA’s driver shortage claims

ATA’s truck driver shortage claims have been going on for decades. The narrative, however, has taken several hits recently.

Crime & Courts, News

Thieves steal $30k in crab legs – leave driver injured – during recent cargo theft

A driver was injured during the latest cargo theft in Philadelphia. Here’s what police are telling truckers to do if they become a victim.

News, Truck Parking

FMCSA updates Key Bridge truck parking plan

Truck parking issues following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge are being analyzed and addressed by federal and state agencies.

News, State

Colorado legislature advances local authority to set idling rules

Providing local governments with authority to set vehicle idling rules is the subject of a bill headed to the Colorado governor.

News

Canadian insurance association highlights need for stronger driver training standards

Many Canadian provinces have stronger truck driver training rules than the U.S., but a report suggests they still leave new drivers ill-prepared.

Federal, News

Senators urge NHTSA to regulate autonomous vehicles

Referencing numerous high-profile crashes, a group of senators want to see more oversight of autonomous vehicles at the federal level.

Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security

Utah police looking for 3 men suspected in scam targeting truckers

A scam targeting truckers has police in Utah turning to the public for help. Here’s what you need to know to avoid being a victim.

Federal, News

FMCSA moves toward new registration system

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration took steps to create a new registration system. It published a notice Friday, April 19.