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News, State

Pennsylvania bill would charge certain towns for state police protection

A Pennsylvania bill would have certain municipalities that utilize state police protection in lieu of local police help cover costs.

Opinion

Insurance Act back and as poisonous as ever

Rep. Chuy Garcia, D-Ill., announced last week he was reintroducing the Insurance Act, which would increase insurance premiums for motor carriers.

Crime & Courts

C.H. Robinson asks Supreme Court to hear personal injury case

C.H. Robinson is petitioning the Supreme Court to hear its claims that federal law preempts a broker from being held liable for negligence.

OOIDA

OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in southwest Missouri

OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Mount Vernon, Mo. It’s between Springfield and Joplin on I-44. Go meet Marty Ellis, new skipper of The Spirit.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Infrastructure is in bad shape, but agreement stops there

The next surface transportation bill depends on Republicans and Democrats agreeing on a plan to fund roads and bridges.

Crime & Courts

Lease-purchase agreement center of truckers’ misclassification lawsuit

Truckers for Premier Trading and Transportation are claiming that a lease-purchase agreement cornered them into being misclassified as contractors.

News

American Truck Historical Society launches hall of fame

The ATIL Hall of Fame was created by the ATHS as a new home for industry achievement awards and to recognize trucking leaders and icons.

OOIDA

The new skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer heads to California, Mo.

The first stop for Marty Ellis as skipper of OOIDA’s tour trailer is the brand-new Crossroads Truck Meet on April 17 in California, Mo.

Federal, News

IRS issues temporary increase to meal deduction for businesses

The IRS has issued guidance expanding the meal deduction percentage for business expenses on food and drink at restaurants.

Opinion

Beware the ‘Zoom Zombie’?

What’s a Zoom Zombie? A means to gin up publicity for an insurance company with an interesting twist on who it will or will not cover.