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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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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News, State
Nine states approve, pursue speed, red-light camera rule revisions
The use of speed cameras and red-light cameras to issue automated citations are a topic at statehouses around the country.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking groups appeal AB5 ruling to Ninth Circuit
Maintaining the stance that California’s AB5 violates the U.S. Constitution, two trucking groups have appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
Equipment, News
Thousands of Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled over wheels that may crack
More than 29,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks are being recalled due to wheel flanges that are susceptible to cracking.
News
Volvo Group building manufacturing plant in Mexico
The Volvo Group will construct a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico to support North American sales and growth.
News, Safety & Security
Annual awareness campaign aims to increase work zone safety
National Work Zone Awareness Week starts today. Here’s a full schedule of national events planned for the weeklong awareness campaign.
Crime & Courts, News
Supreme Court: Arbitration exemption applies to truckers outside of transportation industry
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a truck driver doesn’t have to work in the transportation industry to be exempt from arbitration.
Crime & Courts, News, Truck Parking
Thieves make off with $12K worth of pork in latest Philly cargo theft
Another cargo theft in Philadephia underscores the need for safe truck parking. Find out what the crooks made off with this time.
News, Safety & Security
Research exposes alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities of ELDs
Researches were able to hack into a truck’s system via its ELD, revealing dangerous cybersecurity issues posed by the mandated technology.
News, State
Arkansas transportation dashboard now available
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has developed an interactive dashboard on its website to provide drivers with pertinent information.
News, State
Autonomous trucks are a trending topic at statehouses
Legislation addressing authorization of autonomous vehicles, including large trucks, is a topic drawing consideration in statehouses.