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.
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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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News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania Turnpike to close for more than two days
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is set to close for 55 hours beginning on Oct. 14 in order to demolish and replace the current bridge built in 1957.
News, State
New California law addresses wildlife-vehicle collisions
A new law in California addresses concern about wildlife and vehicular traffic interactions throughout the state.
Opinion
The return of the driverless beer run
Driverless beer runs with “safety” drivers are stunts hiding the dirt behind the PR glare. Columnist John Bendel points out a few things.
News
Employment in trucking tumbles in September
Trucking employment took a large hit in September, while all transport jobs are declining for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
Business, Products & Services
PGT Trucking adds Navarro Trucking as an integrated fleet partner
Pittsburgh-area-based PGT Trucking has added an integrated fleet partner, Navarro Trucking.
Business, Equipment
September new big truck orders go through the roof
New big truck orders were really strong, say two analyst firms. The question is whether truck makers’ confidence continues to be strong.
News, State
Georgia fuel tax holiday extended
Action taken by the Georgia governor extends the state’s fuel tax holiday and addresses supply chain issues through mid-November.
Driver Fitness, Federal, News
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board schedules Oct. 19 meeting
Truck drivers will have the opportunity to ask the Medical Review Board questions during a virtual meeting on Oct. 19.
Federal, News
House bill takes aim at electric vehicle R&D
The Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act promotes research and development for vehicle technologies.
News, State
Georgia DOT to close lanes for I-285 reconstruction
The Transform 285/400 project could result in the closure of lanes on I-285 as soon as Oct. 8. The work will take at least eight months.