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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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Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Show schedule released
The 2024 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Show is May 30-June 1 at the Texas Motor Speedway. Awards will be presented in 24 categories.
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New Utah law sets stiff penalties for road rage
A Utah bill has been signed into law that is intended to help address concern about road rage incidents on state roadways.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Coalition of states challenge California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation
A coalition of states filed a lawsuit against California’s Advanced Clean Fleets reg, claiming it is “defying real-world reality.”
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Truckers prepare for annual safety blitz
International Roadcheck is underway, and inspectors will have two focus areas. Here’s what you need to know about the annual safety blitz.
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CRST exemption renewed despite opposition from truck safety groups
The Truck Safety Coalition’s opposition wasn’t enough to stop FMCSA from renewing an exemption for CRST’s student drivers.
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24 states file first lawsuit challenging EPA’s new truck emission rule
A coalition of two dozen states is challenging the EPA’s truck emission rule in federal court, saying new standards “defy reality.”
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New Georgia law nixes truck driver direct-action rule
The state of Georgia has acted to revise a nearly century-old direct-action statute that negatively affected truck drivers.
Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security
Report shows cargo theft incidents continue to climb
Cargo theft activity has reached “new heights,” according to one industry insider. Find out what’s causing the rise in crime.
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FMCSA sticks with broker final rule, while planning other rulemakings
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to maintain its final rule on broker and freight forwarder financial responsibility.
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North Carolina bridge to close for six months
The William B. Umstead Bridge over the Croatan Sound in North Carolina is scheduled to temporarily close for six months, starting on June 3.