News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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Podcast: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
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Port of Long Beach to study multimodal transportation
The Port of Long Beach is contracting with infrastructure-management company Iteris for an 18-month study to enhance multimodal transportation.
Federal, News, State
FMCSA denies Florida agency’s exemption from CDL testing rules
FMCSA has denied a Florida agency’s request for an exemption from regulations that require the CDL skills tests be completed in succession.
News, State
New Wisconsin law authorizes truck-driver training grant program
The Wisconsin governor has signed into law a bill to require the establishment and administration of a truck driver training grant program.
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Autonomous vehicle stakeholders seek clarity from federal, state governments
A report from autonomous vehicle stakeholders reveals that although progress is being made, uncertainty in government policies is getting in the way.
Federal, News
FMCSA’s Safety Research Forum open for registration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will have its annual Safety Research Forum later this month. It is open to the public.
Features
Beware of falling bridges
No trucks fell in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The history of bridge collapses shows that hasn’t always been the case.
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Port of Baltimore business-recovery grants now available
Grant programs providing millions of dollars to help businesses affected by reduced operations at the Port of Baltimore have been announced.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Nearly five years in prison for former CDL school owner guilty of bribery
Former CDL school owner sentenced to nearly five years in prison for bribery scheme. Find out what led to the lengthy prison sentence.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
News, State
Nine states approve, pursue speed, red-light camera rule revisions
The use of speed cameras and red-light cameras to issue automated citations are a topic at statehouses around the country.
