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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
New Pennsylvania law aimed to aid forestry product haulers
A new law in Pennsylvania is meant to improve the safety of forestry product haulers in the state by removing an axle restriction.
Business, Equipment
NYC’s Hunts Point to get Volvo VNR Electric trucks, charging station
A grant to cut emissions is funding an electric truck charging station and delivering trucks to the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center.
News, State, Tolls
Charlotte, N.C., toll proposal stalls with planning organization
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization has some more questions it wants answered regarding proposed I-77 toll lanes.
Federal, News
TCA, safety groups push for ELD mandate on older trucks
Although the majority of truckers appear to oppose FMCSA’s plans to require ELDs on older trucks, some groups are pushing for the change.
News, State
New York modifies hours of service for some in-state carriers
New York has issued an emergency modifying the state’s hours-of-service requirements for motor carriers transporting petroleum products.
News, State
New York Thruway bans trucks ahead of winter storm
A commercial truck ban is being placed on the New York Thruway because of inclement weather that can bring up to several feet of snow.
News, Safety & Security
Annual campaign raises truckers’ awareness to human trafficking
A North American awareness initiative has the goal stamping out human trafficking. Find out how truckers can help.
Business, Products & Services, Truck Parking
Love’s Travel Stop opens in the Cleveland area
The newest Love’s Travel Stop has opened just east of Cleveland in Madison, Ohio. It adds 90 truck parking spots to the area.
Crime & Courts, News, State
CDL fraud scheme case comes to an end
The final domino has fallen in a federal criminal case accusing 20 people, including DMV employees, of a CDL fraud scheme.
Federal, News
FMCSA leadership hears drivers’ perspective from OOIDA Board
FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson and Jack Van Steenburg attended OOIDA’s Board meeting. Issues discussed included ELDs and speed limiters.