News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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Podcast: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
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Federal, News
FMCSA moves toward new registration system
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration took steps to create a new registration system. It published a notice Friday, April 19.
News, State
Legislation in five states intended to deter highway protests
Five states are pursuing rule revisions that cover concern about highway protests that disrupt and block traffic on roadways.
News, State, Tolls
Ohio Turnpike begins open-road tolling
Changes to modernize the Ohio Turnpike are complete. Officials say they will be an “immense” benefit to the commercial freight industry.
Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
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Michigan DOT closing highway for bridge demolition
The Michigan Department of Transportation will close a portion of Interstate 496 and U.S. Highway 127 for bridge demolition this weekend.
News, Truck Parking
Survey reveals what truckers want in a truck stop
A survey reveals the importance of truck parking at private truck stops and the need for other amenities you can’t find at rest areas.
News, State
Michigan adopts revision to speed limit rule
A new Michigan law permits the state to revise a speed limit rule. A related rule change is being pursued in New Jersey.
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Port of Long Beach to study multimodal transportation
The Port of Long Beach is contracting with infrastructure-management company Iteris for an 18-month study to enhance multimodal transportation.
Federal, News, State
FMCSA denies Florida agency’s exemption from CDL testing rules
FMCSA has denied a Florida agency’s request for an exemption from regulations that require the CDL skills tests be completed in succession.
News, State
New Wisconsin law authorizes truck-driver training grant program
The Wisconsin governor has signed into law a bill to require the establishment and administration of a truck driver training grant program.