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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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Podcast: Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles?
Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will they have a real effect?
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Werner claims ‘driver shortage’ in exemption request for trainees
Citing a “historic driver shortage,” Werner Enterprises is requesting an exemption from a regulation involving student drivers.
News
Comprehensive cellphone bans reduce driver fatalities, study finds
According to a recent study, not all cellphone bans for motorists are equal, with only completely hands-free laws making roads safer.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices lower for second straight week
The Aug. 16 report from the EIA showed the national average has dropped to $3.356 per gallon, which is nearly 1 cent lower than a week ago.
News, State
Local elections to include transportation funding questions
Locales stretching from Ohio to Georgia this fall are set to include transportation funding questions on local election ballots.
Federal, News
Tesla Autopilot system the subject of NHTSA investigation
Citing 11 instances where drivers using the Tesla Autopilot system crashed into parked emergency vehicles, NHTSA is opening an investigation.
News, State
Omnitracs report identifies most hazardous areas for truckers
Fleet intelligence software company Omnitracs has created a map of the most hazardous areas for truckers, which can drive up insurance premiums.
News, State
I-70 at Glenwood Canyon officially reopens in Colorado
After a three-week closure, I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, Colo., is open. However, some are urging officials to begin work on a quicker detour.
Opinion
Assessing the kids behind the wheel
As mega fleets keep pushing for younger drivers, a new tool aims to assess whether an 18-year-old is safe enough to drive interstate commerce.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Madison, Wis.
OOIDA Board Member Dick Pingel has been hanging with OOIDA tour trailer skipper Marty Ellis at the Madison, Wis., TA dedicated to Pingel.
Fuel prices, News
Market supply leads to fuel rationing at Nevada, Arizona TA stations
TravelCenters of America locations in Nevada and Arizona are reportedly limiting diesel to 60 gallons per purchase due to market supply.
