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: 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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EIA outlook sees higher consumption, production
According to the latest short-term energy outlook released by the Energy Information Administration, record production may occur by 2023.
News
Canada announces incentive program for trucks
Canada announces incentive program for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. Program’s aims to make it more affordable to adopt clean technology.
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Hale Trailer names Iowa 80 best truck stop in nation
East Coast truck stops are superior to those on the West Coast according to Hale Trailer’s Top 15 Truck Stops list. Do you agree?
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate panel forwards autonomous vehicle bill
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has advanced a bill to allow for the driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.
Federal, News
NHTSA rear-underride rule to take effect in 2023
NHTSA’s final rule aimed at improving protection for drivers and passengers in a rear-underride crash will take effect early next year.
News, Products & Services
New Firestone Classic tires available; Bandag products price to increase
Bridgestone has launched a new line of long-haul tires into the Firestone Classics tire line. In related news, prices for Bandag products will increase.
News
Safety groups call for 60 mph speed limiters on trucks
A coalition of safety groups support FMCSA’s proposal for a speed limiter mandate and want trucks set at 60 mph.
News, State
Arkansas State Police announce campaign to crack down on speeding
Arkansas State Police announce “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine” campaign. Two-week long campaign aims to crack down on speeding to improve roadway safety.
News, State
New Love’s Travel Stop opens in Illinois
Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Monroe Center, Ill., adding 70 truck parking spots off of Interstate 39.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
Commercial Chaos for a Cure set for July 22-23
Next week, Sanborn, Iowa, welcomes the Commercial Chaos for a Cure fundraising event. OOIDA tour trailer driver Marty Ellis plans to attend.
