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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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FMCSA grants HOS exemption to railroad associations
FMCSA will allow drivers responding to “unplanned events” for railroads to be exempt from portions of the hours-of-service rules.
News, State
Three Northeast states and D.C. to launch emissions cap-and-trade program
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia signed an agreement adopting the Transportation and Climate Initiative.
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TravelCenters of America helping drivers in need
TravelCenters of America guests raised $88,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund during its register roundup campaign.
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OOIDA members grateful for opportunity to visit White House
Two OOIDA members say they were thrilled to attend a Dec. 13 White House Christmas party, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices still climbing
Diesel prices increased across the nation in every region, according to weekly reports. The average price is up 6 cents from last week.
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Traffic fatalities down for third consecutive year in 2019
Newly released data from NHTSA reveals traffic fatalities were down last year, with large truck occupant deaths remaining mostly stagnant.
News, State
New Jersey panel advances bill to thwart ticket quotas
Policing for profit is a concern in New Jersey, and a state legislative panel has advanced a bill to take steps to end ticket quotas.
Federal, News
FMCSA extends waiver for expiring CDLs again
Once again, the FMCSA has extended its waivers for expiring commercial driver’s licenses, commercial learner’s permits, and medical cards.
News, State
Florida DOT reminds drivers of truck lane restrictions
The Florida Department of Transportation has started a campaign informing all motorists of the state’s truck lane restrictions.
Federal, News
Helicopter company seeks HOS exemption
A helicopter company is asking the FMCSA to exempt its ground support equipment operators from some of the hours-of-service regulations.