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New Jersey offers clarification on minimum insurance law
A New Jersey law that requires motor carriers in the state to carry at least $1.5 million in liability insurance takes effect in July.
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Podcast: Bill would mandate drivers in autonomous trucks
A California bill mandating drivers in autonomous trucks is making another run at passage in California – despite a veto last year.
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News, State
Texas state lawmaker pursues fuel tax rate adjustment
One Texas state lawmaker wants to permit the state to make a change to fuel tax collection that would adjust tax rates on an annual basis.
Federal, News
Trucking groups cite privacy concerns over electronic ID proposal
Privacy concerns were common among the more than 2,000 comments about a proposal to require electronic IDs on commercial motor vehicles.
News, State
Arkansas DOT accepting input on Highway 112 widening project
Arkansas DOT has several public sessions planned about a project to widen state Highway 112 in the Fayetteville, Ark., area.
Federal, News
Research to look into driving behavior around commercial motor vehicles
Funded by an FMCSA grant, new research will look into the driving behaviors of motorists around commercial motor vehicles.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stays in Knoxville, Tenn., through Wednesday
Marty Ellis has parked the OOIDA tour trailer in Knoxville, Tenn. On Land Line Now, he’s discussed speed limiters and a driver’s blessings.
Federal, News
Rail union strikes down proposed agreement, extends ‘status quo period’
The deadline for rail unions to ratify a contract that would avoid a potential strike is near. Why one union is rejecting the deal.
News
Montana leads states with most drunk drivers
Which states have the most drunk drivers? Forbes Advisor crunched the numbers to find out.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA members raise over $20,000 through Truckers for Troops
OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops military fundraising campaign just completed its 16th year. This year more than $20,000 was raised.
News, State, Tolls, Truck Parking
Two West Virginia Turnpike rest areas to be renovated
Upscale amenities and 45 more truck parking spots are coming to two West Virginia Turnpike rest areas after closing for nearly two years.
Federal, News, OOIDA
Electronic IDs an ‘unwarranted intrusion’ on truckers, OOIDA says
Calling it an “unwarranted intrusion” into the privacy of truck drivers, OOIDA opposes any mandate of unique electronic identifiers.
