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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Utah bills address use of zipper merge, lane splitting
Two road safety bills in Utah would require drivers to use the zipper method when merging and extend the state’s lane splitting rule.
News, State
Nine Midwest states agree on uniform truck weight limits during disasters
Nine Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials states are harmonizing their truck weight restrictions during disasters.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
Convoy to D.C. 2022 organizers detail mission of the event, address rumors
The organizers of the Convoy to D.C. 2022 detail their mission statement and address fundraising concerns ahead of the event.
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The OOIDA tour trailer winds up its Texas tour on a wintry note
Marty Ellis, OOIDA tour trailer skipper, may see some winter despite hiding from it in Texas. A year ago, winter was tough on the state.
News, State
FMCSA regulations waived ahead of Kentucky storm
Kentucky has declared a state of emergency, waiving several FMCSA regulations, as an ice storm warning remains in effect until Friday.
Features, News
Truckers make million dollar donation to charity
For a third straight year, Averitt Express and its employees will donate over $1 million to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
U.S. truckers gearing up for Convoy to D.C. 2022
Hot on the heels of the convoy of Canadian truckers, multiple efforts to stage a similar convoy in the U.S. have emerged.
Federal, News
Highways and Transit hearing discusses highs and lows of automation
A congressional hearing on automated vehicles discussed the technology’s potential benefits while also acknowledging the many hurdles.
News, State
A shadow and lots of snow
A Feb. 2 winter storm made for treacherous travel in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and throughout the Midwest. Up to a foot of snow is predicted.
News, State
Eleven states take steps to end ticket quotas
State legislators in at least 11 statehouses are pursuing action to eliminate policing for profit via ticket-writing requirements.
