News, Safety & Security
Higher truck driver pay linked to fewer crashes
A researcher’s body of work has quantified what truckers have intuitively known for decades: Better truck driver pay will lead to safer highways.
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Podcast: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
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News, State
Pennsylvania CDL rule on reporting violations nears passage
An effort to amend Pennsylvania CDL rules would stiffen requirements for commercial drivers to notify employers about traffic violations.
News
Hurricane Zeta shuts down highways from Louisiana to North Carolina
An unexpectedly strong Hurricane Zeta quickly moved from Louisiana to North Carolina Wednesday through Thursday, shutting down roadways.
Federal, News
MCSAC nominations to be accepted through Nov. 30
The FMCSA wants nominations for people interested in serving on its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. The deadline is Nov. 28.
Federal
Truckers, brokers express views during FMCSA’s broker listening session
FMCSA’s broker listening session ushered in comments from truckers and brokers about petitions to increase broker transparency regulations.
News, State
Minnesota governor signs $2 billion bonding bill with focus on transportation
Legislators in the state of Minnesota have reached agreement on a bonding bill that will aid work that includes transportation projects.
Federal, News
TSA extends hazmat renewal waiver through 2020
TSA announced that it has extended an exemption from the renewal of hazardous material endorsements through the end of the year.
Crime & Courts, State, Tolls
Court rules Rhode Island governor must testify in toll lawsuit
A federal court denied Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo and two other state official’s bid to avoid subpoenas in ATA’s toll lawsuit.
Products & Services
Spot freight activity slows as load posts decrease, DAT reports
Freight volumes are leveling off but spot market rates remain strong. Produce from California and Florida is beginning to ship, DAT reports.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer makes two stops in Virginia
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops at the legendary White’s Travel Center in Raphine, Va., on Thursday, then heads to Richmond, Va.
Equipment
More than 8,000 Volvo VNLs recalled for issue with sleeper bunk window
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling thousands of Volvo VNL trucks for an issue related to the sleeper bunk window, according to NHTSA.
