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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Federal, News
OOIDA tells FMCSA to deny Stevens Transport’s exemption request
OOIDA told the FMCSA that it should deny an exemption request that would allow some of Stevens Transport’s permit holders to run team.
Opinion
Big trucking wants to kill overtime pay for truckers
The prospect of overtime pay for truck drivers has big truckload carriers quietly attacking the idea. John Bendel looks at their “facts.”
News
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.
News
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.
