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FMCSA launches 2024’s Operation Protect Your Move
FMCSA is continuing efforts to protect the public from scams involving household goods. A 2023 initiative found more than 1,000 violations.
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Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
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Severe weather emergency in effect in Iowa
Iowa currently has two emergencies in place following reports of six tornadoes touching down across the state on Friday, April 26.
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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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Truck parking is focus of legislation in multiple statehouses
Lawmakers in three statehouses are pursuing action that is intended to address concerns about a lack of adequate truck parking.
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GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
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E-ZPass scam targeting customer data, financial information
The E-ZPass Group says a text messaging scam aims to acquire customers’ personal data and financial information across the country.
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AEB standards for light vehicles to take effect in 2029
NHTSA recently announced its final rule to mandate AEB technology on light vehicles. Where does the heavy vehicle rule stand?
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Border wait times increase as Texas resumes state-led inspections
Wait times at the U.S.-Mexico border climb as Texas resumes state-led inspections of commercial vehicles. Find out which crossings are impacted.
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Left lane use for trucks is a topic at statehouses
Left lane travel for large trucks is a continuing topic of legislation at statehouses from Colorado to North Carolina.
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Supreme Court to hear case of trucker fired after using CBD product
The Supreme Court will decide if a trucker who was fired for a positive drug test from a CBD product can proceed with mafia-inspired claims.
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Move toward electric trucks ‘ignores operational realities’
The EPA’s efforts toward electric trucks are unworkable and ignore operational realities, a trucking executive told a House subcommittee.