Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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News, State
Most overrated and underrated scenic routes
Is Route 66 among the most overrated road trips? One analysis thinks so. What do you think are some of the most over/underrated scenic routes?
News
Poll shows Americans opposed to reducing age requirements for CDLs
Lowering age requirements for CDLs has been suggested to solve supply chain issues. A recent poll says most Americans aren’t on board.
News, State
Minnesota Senate plan relies on federal funds, auto parts tax revenue for roads
A Minnesota Senate panel has advanced a bill to provide more than $5.7 billion for transportation funding over five years.
Federal, News, State
Otay Mesa truck processing lanes nearly double
Part of a nine-figure improvement project, truckers have more processing lanes to choose from at the Otay Mesa land port of entry.
Federal, News
Joseph DeCarolis named EIA administrator
The Energy Information Administration announced Dr. Joseph DeCarolis as its 10th administrator. DeCarolis is now EIA’s primary spokesperson.
Business, Products & Services
Capacity swings to the contract freight market as spot rates soften
Spot rates fall as load availability dries up, reports DAT MembersEdge. Even so, reefer demand is picking up out of Central California.
Business, Features, Products & Services
Longtime owner of White’s, Lee Hi truck stops on I-81 has died
Bobby Berkstresser, longtime owner of White’s Travel Center and Lee Hi Travel Plazas on I-81, has died just weeks after selling to TA & Petro.
Opinion
George Washington Bridge improvements show what’s wrong all over
George Washington Bridge upgrades are great, but who’s building for the future, there or interstates in general? John Bendel has concerns.
News, State
New Jersey, Pennsylvania bills would require side underride guards
New Jersey and Pennsylvania bills each would require certain commercial trucks and trailers to use side underride guards.
Federal, News, State
I-70 Detour Act introduced to alleviate I-70 closure issues
Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced the I-70 Detour Act to require the Department of Transportation to find viable solutions to I-70 closures.
