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New Jersey offers clarification on minimum insurance law
A New Jersey law that requires motor carriers in the state to carry at least $1.5 million in liability insurance takes effect in July.
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Podcast: Bill would mandate drivers in autonomous trucks
A California bill mandating drivers in autonomous trucks is making another run at passage in California – despite a veto last year.
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Crime & Courts, News, State
Florida towing company charged with organized fraud
A Jacksonville, Fla., towing company was charged for fraudulently billing customers between 2018 and 2019. These bills totaled over $100,000.
News, State
Vermont town triples fines for striking covered bridges
Truckers driving through Lyndon, Vt., need to pay attention to where they are going or risk paying up to $15,000 if they strike a bridge.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Weatherford, Texas
Marty Ellis is keeping the OOIDA tour trailer in Texas for January and part of February. Next stop’s in Weatherford. Stop by to see what’s up.
Driver Fitness, News
Yearlong program to battle diabetes begins Monday
On Monday, a yearlong program to help drivers ward off type 2 diabetes starts. It features live webinars and a lifestyle coach.
News, State
Missouri and Hawaii bills call for left lane truck rules
Legislation introduced in the Missouri and Hawaii statehouses would single out large trucks from left lane use on interstates.
News, OOIDA, State
OOIDA backs Washington state bill mandating restroom access for truckers
A Washington state bill would guarantee truck drivers access to restrooms at retail establishments and at marine terminals.
News
Interstate 95 turned into parking lot by crash, snow
A crash followed by a winter storm in Virginia left hundreds of drivers on Interstate 95 stranded, some for more than 24 hours.
Business, News
Schneider National buys Ohio carrier Midwest Logistics
Schneider National has expanded by purchasing Ohio-based Midwest Logistics Systems. The deal closed Dec. 31. Midwest Logistics will keep its identity.
Business, Products & Services
Winnipeg’s Bison Transport buys Maine’s Hartt
Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Bison Transport has added significantly to its fleet with the purchase of Maine-based Hartt Transportation.
Coronavirus, Crime & Courts, Driver Fitness, Federal, News
Supreme Court to hear vaccine case Jan. 7
When President Joe Biden announced ordering a vaccine mandate at companies with at least 100 employees, a court battle seemed inevitable.
