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CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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Canada creates ‘dedicated national team’ to address worker misclassification
Worker misclassification is a big issue in Canada’s trucking industry. Find out what the federal government is doing to step up enforcement.
News
Truck platooning operation coming to Ohio and Indiana
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, a company known for military technology, is launching a truck platooning program later this year.
News
Flurry of motions delay underride committee’s side guard discussion
Discussion of side underride guards was forced to wait as dozens of motions consumed the majority of a recent underride committee meeting.
News, State
Colorado DOT updates variable speed limit signs on a stretch of Interstate 70
New variable speed limit signs with new technology have been installed in Colorado on Interstate 70 between Georgetown and Idaho Spring.
News, State
Truck parking is the focus of legislation in four states
State lawmakers in multiple states are pursuing action that is intended to address concern about a lack of adequate truck parking.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucker found guilty of setting fire to multiple Swift trailers
A trucker with an axe to grind has been found guilty of setting Swift trailers on fire in a multi-state arson spree spanning two years.
Federal, News, Safety & Security, Uncategorized
British Columbia proposes fine increases for infrastructure crashes
Carriers involved in infrastructure crashes in British Columbia face the highest fines of their kind in Canada. Find out why the province is looking to make them even higher.
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Sherman Minton Bridge reopens to traffic
The Sherman Minton Bridge was closed to traffic on Friday, March 8 for repair. As of Wednesday, March 13, the bridge had reopened.
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Biden administration releases plan addressing charging infrastructure for zero-emission trucks
The federal government has published a charging infrastructure plan it hopes will accelerate the deployment of zero-emission trucks.
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SEC removes proposed scope 3 requirements
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission removed its proposed scope 3 requirements. OOIDA asked the SEC to do so in 2022.