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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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FMCSA issues guidance on definition of ‘broker’
FMCSA is issuing interim guidance regarding the agency’s interpretation of the definitions of “broker” and “bona fide agents.”
Elections, News, State
Voters in two states decide on millionaire taxes for transportation
Voters in California and Massachusetts decided the fate of proposed taxes to provide some benefit for transportation purposes.
Federal, News
Comment period for electronic IDs ends Nov. 22
The public has through Nov. 22 to comment on a proposal to require electronic IDs on interstate commercial motor vehicles.
Business, Features, News, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America guests contribute over $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
TravelCenters of America’s Round Up campaign raised over $100,000, thanks to contributions from guests of TA in July and August.
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Survey: More truckers are looking for a new job
A survey conducted by People. Data. Analytics. indicates that more truckers are looking for a new driving job.
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.