Federal, News
Rep. Collins: Minimum insurance increase would ‘destroy’ trucking
A bill that would increase carriers’ minimum insurance to $5 million would “destroy the trucking industry,” a member of Congress said.
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Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will they have a real effect?
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Federal, News
NTSB recommends mandatory alcohol impairment detection systems
Should all new vehicles be equipped with alcohol impairment detection systems? The NTSB thinks so.
News
Time’s running out to list trucking’s top issues in a survey
The American Transportation Research Institute wants truckers to list in a survey the most important trucking issues. Friday’s the deadline.
News, Safety & Security, State
Georgia issues temporary IRP, IFTA waiver
A waiver of IRP and IFTA for motor carriers and truck drivers is in place in Georgia through Oct. 28, due to Hurricane Ian.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Canadian Trucking Alliance asks U.S. to drop vaccine mandate
Now that Canada has ended their cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a Canadian trucking group is saying the U.S. should be next.
Business, Products & Services
Werner acquires Indiana’s Baylor Trucking
With the acquisition of Baylor Trucking, Werner has added 200 trucks to its fleet. However, the Baylor name isn’t going away at this point.
Federal, News
Cross-border freight down in July
Cross-border freight hauled by trucks dropped in July compared to the previous month, but remains up compared to the previous year.
Fuel prices, News
Average diesel price hits lowest mark since February
Diesel is as low as it’s been since the end of February, according to the latest report from the Energy Information Administration.
Features, News
Transition Trucking announces 2022 semifinalists
Transition Trucking will welcome all 11 semifinalists to Washington, D.C., for the announcement of the Driving for Excellence award winner.
News, State, Truck Parking
Delaware law boosts fine for illegal residential truck parking
A new Delaware law authorizes significant fines for illegal truck parking in residential areas throughout the state.
Features, News, OOIDA Member
OOIDA life member Dave Sweetman humbled by Road Warrior selection
Dave Sweetman, an OOIDA life member and Land Line Magazine contributor, was named the 2022 Pilot Flying J Road Warrior.