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News, State

Rhode Island Senate backs regional climate pact

A bill halfway through the Rhode Island statehouse would formally adopt a regional climate pact that could raise fuel rates for drivers.

News, State

Flooding continues to shut down I-94 in Detroit and Dearborn

Portions of Interstate 94 in the Detroit area are closed after a historic rain event has caused major flooding throughout the metro.

Federal, News

NHTSA mandates crash reports from automated vehicle companies

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require crash reports for automated vehicles, the agency announced.

News, State

FHWA civil rights investigation puts major Houston I-45 project on pause

FHWA warned TxDOT to stop all work on the North Houston Highway Improvement Project while it conducts a civil rights investigation regarding the plan.

Federal, News

FMCSA officially pushes driver training rule start to February

FMCSA’s compliance date for its long-awaited entry-level driver training rule is about eight months away.

Crime & Courts, News

‘Operation Sideswipe’: Feds announce two more guilty pleas

Two more defendants are admitting guilt for their roles in “Operation Sideswipe,” a vast conspiracy involving staged crashes with trucks.

Equipment, News

Kenworth to again provide top award for Transition Trucking recipient

Kenworth will again donate a T680 truck with a 76-inch sleeper as part of the 2021 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award.

Crime & Courts

Moving company owners plead guilty in extortion case

Owners of several moving companies in New York have pleaded guilty to charges related to a scheme that held customers’ household goods hostage.

Coronavirus, News, OOIDA

Go Safely Award established by OOIDA, Shell Rotella

The Go Safely Award was created by OOIDA in partnership with Shell Rotella to recognize drivers for their efforts during the pandemic.

Fuel prices, News

Everywhere you look, diesel prices are up

Diesel is more costly this week, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly report released on June 28.