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Federal, News
NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
Listen Now
Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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News, State
New Jersey bill would aid Motor Vehicle Commission services
One bill moving through the New Jersey statehouse is intended to improve customer service at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Business, News, Products & Services
Heartwell Renewables plant breaks ground
Heartwell Renewables officially broke ground on a new renewable diesel plant in Hastings, Neb., that will be completed by summer 2024.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer tour of California ends in Barstow
The California tour for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer comes to an end in Barstow. Later this week, Ellis is in Tonopah, Ariz.
Equipment, News
Daimler Trucks recalling more than 200,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks
Daimler Trucks is recalling more than 200,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks due to an issue with the adaptive cruise control feature.
Opinion
ELDs and rolling truck bombs in California
ELDs for in-state drivers in California is another bad idea from the state that came up with the incredible “Truck Stopping Device.”
Federal, News
Feds announce fees changes to hazmat and TWIC programs
The government is charging less? Agency makes fee changes to hazmat endorsement and Transportation Worker Identification Credential programs.
News, State
California Highway Patrol wants to slap ELDs on intrastate truckers
The California Highway Patrol wants to require ELDs on intrastate trucking operations, and the proposal varies from the federal mandate.
News, State
Georgia fuel tax holiday extended, again
Action renewed by the Georgia governor extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues through mid-December.
Business
Yellow Corp. transformation pays off early in third quarter
Selling off properties and streamlined deliveries have started paying off for Yellow Corp. in the third quarter, company execs report.
Business
Revenue’s up for Cummins, but profits took some hits
Company acquisition costs, employee bonuses and lower demand from China took bites from Cummins profits in the third quarter.