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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.
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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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Department of Labor proposes new worker classification rules
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal to update how it determines whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
News, State
Colorado’s getting serious about chains for the season
Colorado State Patrol is getting serious about commercial truck drivers being prepared for winter by having tire chains as required by law.
News, State
New York ‘dimwitted’ proposal targets New Jersey drivers
State lawmakers in New York and New Jersey are bickering about legislation to counter traffic enforcement rules.
Business, News
Tank transporter Kenan Advantage Group buys Carbon Express
Kenan Advantage Group, a major North American tank truck transporter, is getting even bigger. Kenan Advantage Group, based in North Canton, Ohio, has acquired Wharton, N.J.-based Carbon Express, according to a news release. Carbon Express transports liquid bulk products throughout North America, including chemicals, transformer oil, motor oil, lubricants and water treatment chemicals. The entire […]
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California, here comes the OOIDA tour trailer
A tour of California is on the horizon for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer. First, he’s at Sparks, Nev., near the California border.
News, State
California extends rule to aid certain transportation work
The California governor has signed into law a bill to extend a transportation rule that is intended to reduce travel on the state’s roadways.
Features, News
Capitol Christmas Tree Tour schedule begins next month
The 2022 Capitol Christmas Tree tour begins Nov. 5. The tree will be hauled by a husband-and-wife team from Hardy Bros. Trucking.
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NTSB in favor of new speed limiting system
NTSB has endorsed a new speed limiter technology for electric cars that NYC is testing, according to a CNN Business report.
Business, Equipment, News
Tesla’s Semi expected to hit streets before 2023
Tesla CEO says company’s fully-electric Semi is in production. Find out how soon the new truck is set to hit the streets.
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Trucking group opposes hair testing, citing faith-based concerns
Concerned about false positives and faith issues, trucking groups oppose reporting hair testing data to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.