Federal, News
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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Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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News, Tolls
Florida state senator wants to extend Suncoast Parkway toll to Georgia
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano has an infrastructure plan that expanding the Suncoast Parkway toll all the way to the Georgia border.
News
Company sues Idaho patrol over hemp and seizure of truck
The arrest of a trucker hauling a load of hemp has sparked a lawsuit between the company that owned the hemp and the Idaho State Police.
Federal, News
NTSB’s top 10 safety improvements target impaired driving, fatigue
The National Transportation Safety Board’s biennial top 10 priorities to improve transportation safety across all modes. Seven directly pertain to highway safety.
News, State
Speed differential, limit changes considered in 10 states
Lawmakers in several states seek to eliminate speed limit differentials for cars and trucks. Legislation in another state would introduce differentials.
News, State
Missouri lawmakers introduce bills to provide towing protections
Missouri lawmakers introduced two bills that would add consumer protections for truck drivers who are forced to have their tractor-trailer towed in the state.
Crime & Courts, News
Trucking company to pay $11M for fatal crash involving parked truck
A Los Angeles jury has awarded $11 million to the family of a person killed in a crash involving a parked truck.
Fuel prices, News
Average price for diesel remains steady from last week
The U.S. average price for a gallon of diesel as reported by the federal Energy Information Administration fuel remained virtually the same as reported a week ago.
Opinion, Tolls
Toll trolls, if you toll them, they won’t come
Toll trolls should know about the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, registration fees, fuel taxes, federal excise taxes and other taxes CMVs pay to use the highways.
News, State
Truckers picket Port of Baltimore over excessive hours of delay
Truckers protested Friday, Feb. 1 at the Port of Baltimore. Delays of up to eight hours have drained the wallets of protesting drivers.
News, State, Tolls
Virginia lawmakers eliminate tolls in revised I-81 funding bill
I-81 funding won’t include tolls. Tolls have been scrapped in revised versions of the House and Senate bills for the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan.
