Federal, News
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, Safety & Security
Dangerous driving behaviors on the rise
Despite knowing about the dangers, dangerous driving behaviors are up across the board, according to a AAA survey.
Fuel prices, News
Nearly 16-cent decrease to national diesel average, ProMiles says
The national diesel average is 15.8 cents lower this week, according to the Dec. 12 ProMiles.com report. AAA and EIA also report drops.
News, State
Georgia fuel tax holiday extended into January
Truck drivers and motorists buying fuel in the state of Georgia will get another month without being charged a state fuel tax.
Crime & Courts, News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA requests preliminary injunction against AB5
Saying it violates the Commerce Clause, OOIDA requested a preliminary injunction against enforcement of California’s AB5 on trucking.
News, Safety & Security
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety releases annual Roadmap to Safety
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety has released its annual Roadmap to Safety, which rates states on traffic laws.
Features, News
Transition Trucking announcement set for Friday
The winner of the 2022 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award will be announced Dec. 16 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stops in Columbia, S.C.
Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Columbia, S.C., where he has the opportunity to bowl a few frames as well as hear from members.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking company wants court to seal documents in wrongful death lawsuit
Oklahoma trucking company denies wrongdoing in fatal worksite explosion. Why they’re asking the court to seal some documents from the public.
Business, News, Products & Services, Truck Parking
Love’s opens four new locations
Love’s Travel Stops has opened four new truck stops. The new locations mean the addition of a combined 290 truck parking spaces.
Business, News, Products & Services
FleetPride acquires Harland Diesel Service
FleetPride Inc. has acquired Harland Diesel Service Inc. in Ponca City, Okla. This is the company’s 11th acquisition this year.