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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: Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles?
Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will they have a real effect?
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Connecticut is third state to approve fuel tax holiday; others pursue action
Fuel tax relief efforts have been approved in statehouses around the country, and more states continue to pursue relief for drivers.
Federal, News, Truck Shows
FMCSA, Labor Department take message directly to drivers
The FMCSA and the Department of Labor used MATS to inform truck drivers and motor carriers about some of its latest programs.
Federal, News
NHTSA finalizes ‘first-of-its-kind’ rule for automated vehicle occupants
As high-level automated vehicles come closer to becoming reality, NHTSA is modifying vehicle standards to include the new configurations.
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Navistar recalls nearly 3,000 International LT trucks
A few thousand International LT trucks may have an issue with battery cables, prompting Navistar to issue a recall.
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MATS celebrates 50th anniversary
The Mid-America Trucking Show celebrated 50 years by announcing the first inductees into its newly created Wall of Fame at MATS 2022.
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Trucking apprenticeships for veterans ‘good recruiting and retention tool’ says industry insider
With high turnover rates in trucking, some in the industry say apprenticeships for veterans may be a way for carriers to retain quality drivers.
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FMCSA feels ‘urgency’ of truck parking crisis
FMCSA is feeling the “urgency” of the truck parking shortage, the agency’s acting Administrator Robin Hutcheson said.
Business, Products & Services, Truck Shows
Rand McNally uses driver feedback to create TND Tablet 1050
Rand McNally unveiled a new in-cab navigation tablet created with truck drivers in mind at MATS 2022.
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States challenge Biden’s social cost of greenhouse gases
Missouri is leading a 13-state coalition in defending a lawsuit alleging an executive order related to greenhouse gases is unconstitutional.
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New Michigan laws provide reciprocity for certain loads
A three-bill package signed into law in Michigan provides reciprocity for timber haulers who must cross the state’s borders.