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Truckers spotlight predatory contracts at Truck Leasing Task Force meeting

The Trucking Leasing Task Force used the Mid-America Trucking Show to hear directly from truckers about predatory lease-purchases.

News, Truck Parking

British Columbia announces opening of secured truck parking facility

A new secured truck parking facility will soon open in British Columbia. Here’s where to find the new facility and what it will offer.

Opinion

Hit a bridge, go to jail

Commercial truck drivers to face higher penalties for hitting overpasses.

News, State

Towing reform pursued at multiple statehouses

Unfair towing practices are the topic of legislation headed to multiple governors’ desks, while other efforts continue to move through statehouses.

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Drivers retested by Colorado DOT after training school closure

A driver training school in Colorado was forced to close after violations, the state’s DOT said. Now, drivers are being retested.

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More lawmakers join fight to stop speed limiter mandate

The DRIVE Act, a bill to stop FMCSA from mandating speed limiters, now has 40 co-sponsors in the House and 10 in the Senate.

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EPA announces light-duty standards; heavy-duty expected soon

The EPA recently announced national tailpipe emission standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles.

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Wyoming upgrading 511 system

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced upgrades to its 511 website as well as the replacement of inoperable cameras.

News, State

Pain-and-suffering damages related to truck crashes topic of state legislative action

Multiple midwestern states have taken steps to revise rules on pain-and-suffering damages in lawsuits involving heavy-duty trucks.

News, State

New Mexico officials evaluating new border highway connector

A new border highway connector in New Mexico could improve access, mobility and connectivity, transportation officials say.