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.
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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.
News, State, Tolls
Maryland board approves private partner agreement for I-270/495 tolls
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved of a private partnership agreement, keeping the ball rolling for the Capital Beltway toll project.
News, State
Texas fall elections to include transportation questions
Voters in Texas locales around the state will decide during fall elections whether to use taxes or bonds to aid road and bridge work.
