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.
Listen Now
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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Equipment, Federal, News
FMCSA grants exemption request for digital mirror system
FMCSA approved an exemption to allow motor carriers to operate with a digital mirror system as an alternative to two rear-vision mirrors.
News, State
Driving without insurance topic of Pennsylvania bill
A Pennsylvania bill would revise the punishment for driving a personal vehicle without insurance. Change could aid some truck drivers.
Crime & Courts
Trucker gets new trial after jury failed to award medical expenses/lost wages damages
A trucker will get a new trial on a jury award that failed to compensate him for medical expenses and lost wages.
News
Transportation Research Board compiles resources for trucking industry
The Transportation Research Board has posted a collection of resources about the trucking industry, keeping everyone well-informed.
Federal, News
Beyond Compliance ICR comments due Sept. 17
FMCSA is accepting comments on its information collection request regarding the congressionally mandated Beyond Compliance program.
Opinion
Is a tiger sighting by law enforcement the same as seeing the black dog for truckers?
Knoxville, Tenn., area law enforcement and wildlife agents spent last week on the lookout for what might just be an imaginary tiger.
News, State
Pennsylvania Senate panel advances ‘Steer Clear’ law revisions
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has advanced a bill to address concerns about a growing number of violations to the state’s “Steer Clear” rule.
Fuel prices, News
Average diesel prices drop across the U.S.
Average retail diesel prices dropped for all regions in the U.S., according to a weekly federal report. The U.S. average is down 1.3 cents.
News
Kenworth, Fastport name 10 finalists for Transition Trucking award
The Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award – seeking the top rookie military veteran driver – is down to 10 finalists.
News
Labor Day weekend travel down by nearly 40%
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect traveling significantly as Labor Day weekend travel dropped compared with last year.