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NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
Listen Now
Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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Federal, News, Truck Parking
FHWA seeks comments for third Jason’s Law truck parking survey
The Federal Highway Administration is getting the ball rolling on revising its national truck parking survey that was last updated in 2020.
News, State
New Jersey Senate approves bill to improve pothole repair
The New Jersey Senate approved a bill to address concerns about pothole damage to roads and bridges throughout the state.
News, State
Michigan DOT closes I-94 ramps
A Rebuilding Michigan project has Interstate 94 ramps closed, while crucial maintenance is being completed on the Blue Water Bridge.
News
Americans show more support for fuel tax increase than mileage fee
With fuel taxes generating less revenue, states are looking into mileage fees, but officials may face issues with general support.
News
Potentially active hurricane season could affect fuel, oil
U.S. fuel and natural gas analysts are keeping an eye on the potentially strong hurricane season that is being forecast by NOAA.
News, State
Speed, red-light camera rule revisions approved, pursued in 12 states
Speed camera and red-light camera use is a topic of rule revisions approved and pursued at 12 statehouses across the country.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
FHWA challenging ruling that struck down greenhouse gas rule
FHWA is asking the Fifth Circuit to reverse a ruling that invalidated a new rule regulating transportation-related greenhouse gases.
Opinion
Trucks and the U.S. Postal Service
Three years ago, the United States Postal Service announced it would cut back on air transport and put more mail on trucks.
Federal, News
Truck Leasing Task Force plans meetings in June, July
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Truck Leasing Task Force will resume with meetings scheduled in June and July.
News
Union officials warn strike could lead to repeat of ‘chaos’ at border
A strike by Canadian border agents could have a big impact on commercial traffic. Here’s what the workers are seeking.