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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Podcast: Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles?
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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Elections, News, State
Voters in two Colorado counties to decide transportation funding questions
Transportation funding is a topic of multiple local measures on fall ballots in Colorado, addressing surplus use and sales taxes.
Equipment, News, State
Lessons learned from three-year Volvo LIGHTS project
After three years of collecting data, the Volvo LIGHTS project has come to an end, leaving Volvo Trucks with a wealth of information.
Federal, News
FMCSA declares regional emergency after refinery fire
An Aug. 24 fire at BP Whiting refinery results in a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration emergency relief declaration.
News, OOIDA
Look for the OOIDA tour trailer in Montana
Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer are in Laurel, Mont. He’s seen some cool trucks and saw where NIMBYs stopped a truck stop project.
Business, News, Products & Services
Pilot announces plans for autonomous truckport
Pilot Flying J says a partnership with a self-driving trucking company “will play a crucial role in the deployment of autonomous trucks.”
News, State
Public comment available for New Jersey truck access rule
The public can provide input to the New Jersey Department of Transportation about proposed amendments to the state’s truck access rule.
News, State
Arkansas River bridge opening in September
Interstate 30 traffic in Little Rock and North Little Rock will shift onto the new Arkansas River bridge in September.
News, State
California phasing out gas-powered passenger vehicles by 2035
CARB approved new regulations that will ban the sale of new, gas-powered light-duty vehicles by 2035, but heavy-duty trucks are not included.
News, State
Tuition-free CDL training available at Florida college
FleetForce has opened its newest truck driving school in Venice, Fla., on the campus of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.
News, State
California bill headed to governor seeks to reduce highway traffic
A bill headed to the California governor’s desk would extend a transportation rule that is intended to reduce travel on the state’s roadways.