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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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News, State
$1B announced for Utah transportation projects
The Utah Transportation Commission announced several transportation projects in Utah County projected to cost nearly $1.4 billion.
News, State
State lawmakers in three states discuss autonomous truck legislation
Legislation addressing authorization of autonomous vehicles, including large trucks, is a topic being reviewed at three statehouses.
Crime & Courts, News
Supreme Court says consumer bureau’s funding method is constitutional
Congress created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2010. The Supreme Court has ruled the agency does not violate the Constitution.
Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security
Carriers on ‘high alert’ when it comes to cargo theft over the holiday weekend
Cargo theft continues to rise in the U.S. One industry insider is warning truckers to be on “high alert” over the Memorial Day weekend.
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FMCSA launches 2024’s Operation Protect Your Move
FMCSA is continuing efforts to protect the public from scams involving household goods. A 2023 initiative found more than 1,000 violations.
News, State
Pelican Island Bridge reopens to traffic
The Pelican Island Bridge closed on Wednesday, May 15 after it was hit by a barge. It has reopened following inspections and assessments.
News, Truck Parking
Canadian drivers rally for truck parking
Canadian trucking group says British Columbia is in need of 5,000 truck parking spaces. Find out what’s being done to address the issue.
News, State
Michigan lawmakers pursue road-usage tax
Legislation at the Michigan statehouse would authorize a voluntary road-usage tax pilot program to potentially replace the state’s fuel tax.
Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
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Another electric truck charging station coming to the Port of Long Beach
Ground was broken on a new electric truck charging station at the Port of Long Beach. Forum Mobility will construct the “FM Harbor” depot.