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.
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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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OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Las Vegas
OOIDA’s tour trailer will be at a Las Vegas TA through Wednesday. Skipper Jon Osburn would like to hear from you, so stop by.
News
Hernandez wins 2020 Transition Trucking award
Transition Trucking presented the 2020 Driving for Excellence award to Ivan Hernandez of Werner Enterprises in Omaha, Neb.
Federal, News
Marijuana bill passes House; measure wouldn’t remove testing for truckers
The MORE Act, which decriminalizes marijuana, passed the House on Friday, Dec. 4. If it becomes law, it won’t change much for truckers.
Federal
FMCSA allows company alternative cargo securement technique
FMCSA granted an exemption that allows a company to use a cargo securement system that differs from what is required in the regulations.
Features
Manhattan trucking adventures
One thing about Manhattan: you’re never far from a news event, and there was a big one on May 16, 1974, recalls Land Line’s John Bendel.
Crime & Courts
Publix exonerated in trucker’s discrimination lawsuit
An appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a discrimination case against Publix Super Markets, finding the driver was fired for dishonesty.
News, State
Michigan bill would tap beet juice to clear roads
A bill in the Michigan Legislature would authorize the state to test beet juice to help keep roads and bridges clear in winter.
Business, Equipment
Volvo launches VNR Electric model in the U.S., Canada
Volvo Trucks North America’s new VNR Electric has a range of 150 miles and charges up to 80% within 70 minutes, says Land Line’s Tom Berg.
News, Products & Services
Rand McNally ELDs working out kinks following ‘cyber incident’
Rand McNally has been busy working to make its electronic logging devices fully operational following a “cyber incident” last week.
Crime & Courts, News
Prosecutors want court to restore convictions in Pilot Flying J rebate scheme
Federal prosecutors want the U.S. Court of Appeals to restore the convictions of three individuals in the Pilot Flying J rebate scheme.
