Federal, News
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.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
The Latest
Crime & Courts, News
Small verdicts costing trucking industry despite lawsuits being rare
A new report by ATRI reveals how small verdicts and settlements are affecting trucking. Found out which states are “judicial hellholes.”
Crime & Courts, News
OSHA orders $24K paid in hours of service complaint
OSHA has fined a Houston crane company for retaliating against an employee who refused to ignore federal hours of service regulations.
Opinion
Do we really need a mandate for automatic emergency braking?
We’re on the road to requiring automated emergency braking systems on trucks. But AEB has a downside that needs to be carefully considered.
News
CVSA plans new human trafficking initiative for early 2022
The CVSA is planning a new awareness and education effort to bring attention human trafficking for early 2022 in the U.S. and Canada.
Federal, News, Products & Services
3G on the way out. What’s this mean for my ELD?
Soon, 3G networks will be out. Learn what this means in terms of making sure your ELDs remain compliant in 2022.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
OSHA COVID-19 vaccine rule on hold
Following a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, OSHA has put implementation of its COVID-19 vaccine rule on hold.
News, State, Tolls
New Jersey bill would aid state collect unpaid tolls
A bill moving through the New Jersey Assembly would establish reciprocity agreements with states to recoup lost toll revenue.
News, State
North Dakota has best highway performance, New Jersey the worst
A report from Reason Foundation ranks states on highway performance, with several states jumping up or tumbling down the list from last year.
Federal, News
Truck parking crisis considered contributor to supply chain woes
A House T&I hearing this week on supply chain problems called attention to the lack of truck parking across the nation.
Driver Fitness
St. Christopher Fund notes success of Rigs Without Cigs program
Through its Rigs Without Cigs program, the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has helped hundreds of truckers quit or cut back on smoking.