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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.
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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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TravelCenters of America rounding up for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
TravelCenters of America announced the start of its 2024 Round Up campaign that benefits the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
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Feds add ELD back to approved list one day after removing it
A recently revoked electronic logging device has been reinstated by FMCSA. Find out which device was added back to the approved list.
News, State
Louisiana lawmakers review commercial vehicle issues
Two Louisiana bills moving through the legislature address concerns related to commercial vehicle liability and towing rules.
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OOIDA encourages support of bill to stop freight fraud
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday, May 22 aims to fight back against freight fraud, and OOIDA is lending its support.
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Portland, Ore., voters decide to continue local gas tax
Portland, Ore., voters overwhelmingly approved an extension of local gas tax. A heavy-vehicle use tax already was extended.
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Misclassification lawsuit thrown out over technicality
A trucking company has dodged a misclassification lawsuit after a court found the complaint referred to a “resident” rather than a “citizen.”
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Small businesses to see 50% increase in hazardous materials registration fees under proposed changes
Rate hikes for hazardous materials registration fees could be on the horizon. Find out why the feds say they need to increase the cost for hazmat truckers.
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SuperRigs award to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
Shell Rotella will donate for every vote cast for its People’s Choice Award during the 42nd SuperRigs Truck Show in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Colorado law revises commercial vehicle rules
A new Colorado law adds chain, left lane, and speed enforcement rules for commercial vehicles traveling around the state.
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Divided underride committee to draft recommendations for NHTSA
A committee that was created to provide recommendations on how to reduce the number of underride crashes held its final meeting on Wednesday, May 22.