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Move toward electric trucks ‘ignores operational realities’
The EPA’s efforts toward electric trucks are unworkable and ignore operational realities, a trucking executive told a House subcommittee.
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Podcast: Effort to increase minimum insurance requirements draws some heat
Rep. Mike Collins of Georgia has been clear about his opposition to increasing truckers’ minimum insurance requirements.
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Missouri fuel tax increase in effect Oct. 1
As of Oct. 1, Missouri’s fuel tax will increase for the first time in more than 25 years. Many motorists will have the option for rebates.
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Paccar launches autonomous truck pilot program with Aurora and FedEx
Paccar is moving full steam – err, diesel – ahead with autonomous trucks in a recently launched commercial pilot program with FedEx and Aurora.
Business, Equipment, News
New 47X strengthens Western Star’s bid for vocational sales
Western Star upgrades its vocational trucks with the lighter 47X, successor to its 4700 model, echoing changes made to the 4900 model.
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Two I-10 bridge closures in Louisiana forcing detours
The Calcasieu River Bridge and Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge on I-10 in Louisiana are closed after two separate tractor-trailer fires occurred.
News, OOIDA
Drug testing, AB5 and more on latest ‘Live From Exit 24’
Two of OOIDA’s trucking experts joined “Live From Exit 24” to talk about drug testing, California’s AB5 and a host of industry issues.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate panel advances truck weigh system bill
One Pennsylvania bill would authorize a truck weigh system. Another bill would increase bonding requirement for certain large trucks.
Federal, News
Clock is ticking for Congress to pass infrastructure bill
The clock is ticking for Congress to pass an infrastructure bill as the current surface reauthorization bill expires at the end of September.
News, Truck Shows
Another success for Special Olympics in South Dakota
The Sioux Falls, S.D., Special Olympics Truck Convoy was Sept. 17-18 with about 117 registered trucks. A total of $55,000 was raised.
Crime & Courts, News, State, Tolls
Raimondo escapes subpoenas in ATA’s truck-only toll lawsuit
Rhode Island scored a partial victory in the lawsuit challenging its truck-only tolls after former Gov. Raimondo and other officials dodge subpoenas.
Federal, News
Driver pay a focus of Joshi nomination hearing
Meera Joshi brought attention to problems with driver compensation during her nomination hearing to become FMCSA administrator.