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Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
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Podcast: What you can do about the push for electric trucks
In a few years, proposed emission standards would require 25% of new trucks to be all electric. So what can you do? We’ll offer some advice.
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Business, Equipment, News
Autonomous truck firm says system handles tire blowouts ‘better than the average human’
Can autonomous trucks handle a steering-tire blowout? A self-driving truck firm says its system can “better than the average human driver.”
News, State
Florida, Kentucky issue emergencies due to tropical storm
Emergency orders are in place in Florida and Kentucky due to damage from Tropical Storm Nicole. Both orders are set expire Dec. 7.
Business, News
C.H. Robinson lays off hundreds of employees
C.H. Robinson has laid off about 650 employees, Land Line has confirmed, during a time when consumer spending is down.
News, Products & Services, State
Love’s reopens Arizona location off Interstate 10
Love’s Travel Stops has reopened its location off Interstate 10 in Buckeye, Ariz., after being closed since March for renovations.
Business, News
Insurance claims push U.S. Xpress profits into the red
U.S. Xpress took a third-quarter earnings hit from insurance claims and premiums, but says despite that its realignment plan’s working.
Federal, News, OOIDA
No evidence ELDs have improved safety, OOIDA says
ELDs have not improved highway safety, and truck drivers continue to have privacy concerns, OOIDA wrote in recent comments.
Elections, News, State
Statehouse elections reveal slight change around the country
More than 80% of state legislative seats were on fall ballots with minimal shifting of party control in statehouse elections.
Elections, News, State
State elections set stage for coming years
The outcome of governor elections from coast to coast were decided on Nov. 8, with Democrats appearing to make slight gain.
News
Canadian government aims to end Driver Inc. scheme
The Canadian government is making it a priority to end the tax practice known as Driver Inc. One trucking group thinks they can go further.
Features, News
FMCSA emphasizes road safety during holiday season
FMCSA’s national safety campaign will sponsor the Capitol Christmas tree’s journey from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.