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News, State

Kansas spends big to help freight trucking be more efficient

With hopes of improving communication and optimizing freight routing, KDOT advances multi-million dollar project along 100-mile stretch in western Kansas.

Business, Equipment

Cummins signs up Werner for 500 hydrogen internal combustion engines

Cummins Inc. has announced that mega carrier Werner Enterprises intends to buy 500 of Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines.

News, State

California Legislature approves bill to address wildlife-vehicle collisions

The California Legislature has approved a bill that addresses concern about wildlife and vehicular traffic interactions throughout the state.

Federal, News

NHTSA proposes rule on heavy-duty engine/vehicle test procedures

NHTSA is proposing amendments to test procedures for heavy-duty engines and vehicles, but the rule no longer includes trailers.

Federal, News

FMCSA renews ELD exemption for truck rental group

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association has received preliminary approval to continue waiving the ELD requirement for its drivers.

News, State

California bill provides tax credit for certain vehicle owners

One bill headed to the California governor’s desk would give certain taxpayers money to not own a vehicle.

Crime & Courts, News, State

B&R Repair faces OSHA penalties due to workplace conditions

B&R Repair, a trucking repair company in Illinois, has been hit with $326,000 in OSHA penalties after a fatality investigation.

Business, OOIDA, Products & Services

Video gives a preview of OOIDA’s Truck to Success course

OOIDA’s Truck to Success course covers all aspects of being an owner-operator. Here’s a video sample to help encourage drivers to sign up.

News, State

California to host AB5 webinar

California’s Employment Development Department will conduct an informational webinar about AB5 on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Crime & Courts, News, State

Texas appellate court guts nuclear verdict against trucking company

Everything is bigger in Texas, except nuclear verdicts against trucking companies. Even Better Logistics is the latest to dodge such a verdict in the Lone Star State.