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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.
Listen Now
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
Officers nab speeders in July’s Operation Safe Driver Week
Speeding was the top ticket-getting violation during Operation Safe Driver Week in July. Seat belts were No. 2 among truckers.
News, State
Texas bill would end red-light camera use
The use of red-light cameras in Texas locales is nearing its end. Efforts at the statehouse would put the final nail in the coffin.
News, State, Tolls
Proposed toll increase for New York Thruway ‘outrageous,’ says state legislator
NY Thruway Authority proposes a systemwide toll increase. One state legislator calls the plan “outrageous.” Find out how much the rates could increase.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill introduced in Senate
A companion bill to the House’s Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act has been introduced in the Senate.
State
Landslide shuts down Oregon highway indefinitely
A landslide has closed U.S. Highway 30 on the northern Oregon coast. The landslide 20 miles east of Astoria came after heavy rainfall.
Equipment, News
Recall affects nearly 26,000 Navistar vehicles
Navistar is recalling thousands of International trucks after discovering an issue with steering and suspension fasteners.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer stop at East Coast’s largest truck stop
The next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer is the renowned White’s Travel Center in Raphine, Va., which has a new shopping area.
Analysis, Business, News
A rail strike looms. Again.
A railroad strike looms even though the new deal offers more money. Blame management for undesirable jobs, says columnist John Bendel.
News, State
Connecticut extends gas tax holiday, leaves diesel out
Connecticut has extended a gas tax holiday through the end of the year. With diesel taxes, the rate increases and new fees are created.
Fuel prices, News, State
Massachusetts lawmakers pursue fuel tax relief
Pursuit is underway in Massachusetts to add a question to the 2024 ballot to offer price breaks on fuel purchases at certain times.