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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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Portland, Ore., voters to decide on local gas tax continuation
Portland, Ore., voters will soon decide whether to extend collection of a local gas tax. A heavy-vehicle use tax has been extended already.
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Lawmaker questions use of Key bridge tolls
Following its collapse in March, the Francis Scott Key Bridge received federal designation. This raised questions about toll revenue.
Crime & Courts, News
Fuel truck company owner pleads guilty to bid rigging
A former owner of company providing fuel truck services to the U.S. Forest Service has pleaded guilty for a bid-rigging scheme.
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Brent Spence Bridge project gets federal environmental approval
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is moving to the design and construction phase after receiving federal environmental approval.
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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.
News, State
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.”
News, Safety & Security
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.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
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.”