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Buttigieg calls for policies to protect truckers against predatory towing
Policies to protect truckers from predatory towing fees are crucial, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegig said during a recent meeting.
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Podcast: FMCSA holds public meeting on predatory towing, healthy debate ensues
FMCSA hosted a healthy debate between those in trucking calling for greater protections, and those in towing listing their concerns.
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In-cab warning devices now required for certain commercial vehicles in British Columbia
A mandate for in-cab warning devices on trucks with dump boxes is in effect in British Columbia. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.
News, State
Second bird flu emergency declared in Iowa
Bird flu emergencies are now in effect for two Iowa counties after cases were confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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FMCSA plans public listening session on safety fitness determination
Later this month, FMCSA plans to host an in-person listening session regarding safety fitness determinations for motor carriers.
News, State, Truck Parking
Connecticut turns to technology to address truck parking
UConn researchers are developing a truck parking app with the Connecticut DOT that they hope will expand beyond state lines.
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Towing reform pursuits reach finish line in four states
Unfair towing and booting practices of commercial vehicles are the focus of new laws soon to take effect in four states.
News, State, Tolls
Congestion pricing in New York City paused ‘indefinitely’
Just weeks before New York City was set to collect congestion pricing tolls, the governor has ordered the city to halt the program.
Federal, News
Senator questions lack of charging stations for electric vehicles
One complaint about the administration’s efforts to move the nation to electric vehicles is that the charging infrastructure is not in place.
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Port of Baltimore channel access expanded
The limited access at the Port of Baltimore has been expanded to 400 feet wide, with a full reopening targeted for later this week.
News, State, Truck Parking
Truck parking is focus of new laws in multiple states
Lawmakers in multiple statehouses approve action that is intended to address concern about a lack of adequate truck parking.
Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security
High-value cargo theft on the rise
The number of high-value cargo theft incidents is on the rise. Here’s the expensive cargo that thieves are targeting.
