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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FMCSA updates guidance on CDL knowledge tests
FMCSA is amending its regulatory guidance to clarify that the regulations do not prohibit third-party testers from administering the CDL knowledge tests.