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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OOIDA tour trailer tour stops in Tonopah, Ariz.
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer stop in Tonopah, Ariz., and the fuel prices are a buck cheaper than it was in Barstow, Calif.
Business, Products & Services
Reefer demand picks up ahead of Thanksgiving
While load posts on DAT MembersEdge rose last week, reefer load posts were much higher as Thanksgiving feasts draw near. What’s in store?
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Women of Trucking Advisory Board holds inaugural meeting
Through the Women of Trucking Advisory Board, the U.S. Department of Transportation hopes to make the industry more attractive to females.
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Police warn truckers about rise in CPC thefts
Police in California are warning drivers about a rise in thefts of this expensive semi part. Here’s what you can do to avoid being targeted.
Elections, News, State
Voters weigh in on transportation issues
Voters throughout the country decided Nov. 8 on transportation issues that include funds for road, bridge and transit work.