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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: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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Damage to bridge forces closure of Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania
Interstate 83 in York County, Pennsylvania has been closed following a dump truck crash that damaged a bridge as well as northbound I-83.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
HR2187 includes no additional costs, CBO reports
The limited financial impact of HR2187 bodes well for the bill during a time of high inflation and lawmakers wary of spending.
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New York crackdown on illegally parked trucks ‘not about going after an industry’ says mayor
A trucking group fires back after NYC cracks down on illegal truck parking. The mayor says the city isn’t going after the industry.
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PAM Transport reaches multimillion dollar settlement in wage lawsuit
Thousands of drivers are awaiting approval of a multimillion dollar settlement with PAM Transport in a wage lawsuit.
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Hair testing request attracts public comment
FMCSA lacks the authority to grant the Trucking Alliance’s request on hair testing, but that hasn’t stopped the public from submitting comments.
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California webinar attempts to ease confusion on AB5 law
California’s AB5 has sparked a lot of questions on whether a truck driver is classified as an employee or independent contractor.
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Florida DOT announces lane closure notification system
A new lane closure notification system to enhance traffic safety in Florida is the first such system to be implemented in North America.
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I-40 eastbound closed west of West Memphis, Ark., for repairs
Eastbound traffic on I-40 west of West Memphis, Ark., will be closed overnight to repair damage caused by a tanker truck crash.
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Cross-border freight nears all-time high
North American freight is picking up, with cross-border freight hauled by trucks nearing an all-time high once again this year.
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Virginia governor unveils tax relief plan
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has a plan for a tax relief shot in the arm for residents coping with higher prices for goods and services.