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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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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?
Federal, News
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.
Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security
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.
Fuel prices, News
EIA outlook forecasts rising diesel costs
The Energy Information Administration forecasted higher diesel prices through early 2023 in its short-term energy outlook released Nov. 8.
News, State
Tropical Storm Nicole expected to hit southeast Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation is preparing for Tropical Storm Nicole, including allowing certain vehicles bypassing weigh stations.
Business, Products & Services
Love’s, Chester’s Chicken offer truckers free Super Snack
Truck drivers can get a free Chester’s Chicken Super Snack at Love’s Travel Stops on Nov. 17, a week before Thanksgiving.
Business
Werner buys Florida logistics-brokerage company
Reed TMS Logistics out of Tampa, Fla., is now part of mega carrier Werner Enterprises. It will continue to operate as a standalone unit.
News, State
New Pennsylvania law permits platooning
A new law in Pennsylvania is touted to modernize statute for driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.