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Coronavirus, News

As cross-border vaccine mandates begin, concerns over supply chain grow

Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers went into effect over the weekend. The U.S. mandate begins Jan. 22. Many fear problems.

News, State

Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws calls for more trucking regulations

In its Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety pushes speed limiters and automatic emergency brakes.

News, State

Eight states pursue fuel tax relief

Legislative efforts in eight states would provide truck drivers and motorists relief from fuel tax increases already enacted and coming up.

Business

Schneider is not pulling out of Canada, despite selling Ontario property

Selling its property in Guelph, Ontario, might seem like Schneider National is pulling out of Canada, but it is not, explains an analyst.

News, OOIDA

The OOIDA tour trailer stops in New Braunfels, Texas

Marty Ellis next takes the OOIDA tour trailer to New Braunfels, Texas. In El Paso, Ellis heard about a driver’s deal that seemed a little hinky.

News, State

Washington state parking, restroom access bills backed by WTA, OOIDA, ATA

Three bills in Washington state to aid truck parking, restroom access get support of Washington Trucking Association, OOIDA and ATA.

News, Products & Services, State

New Jersey DOT and Drivewyze offer traffic alert system for truckers

Truckers with a Drivewyze PreClear subscription can get New Jersey traffic alerts sent directly to the cab of their truck.

News, State

More emergencies declared as winter storm hits eastern U.S.

Severe winter weather continues to create supply and travel issues across the United States. Numerous states have enacted emergencies.

Business, Equipment

Volvo reports longer range with VNR Electric Class 8 truck

Volvo Trucks says its VNR Electric Class 8 truck now has an extended range of 275 miles. North American sales began in late 2020.

Business

Canada Cartage buys Quebec’s Laurentien Transport

Canada Cartage continues to buy transportation companies. The latest is Laurentien Transport, based in the Montreal area.