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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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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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Oregon task force submits automated vehicle policy recommendation to legislature
On Monday, Sept. 10, Oregon’s Task Force on Autonomous Vehicles submitted its final report to the legislature, paving the way for potential new rules and regulations guiding self-driving cars and trucks. In July, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association submitted comments to the group regarding issues specific to the trucking industry. Established by House Bill 4063, […]
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FLORENCE UPDATE: Hundreds of thousands without power after Category 1 landfall
Road closures, hundreds of thousands of power outages and evacuation warnings for more than 1 million people. Hurricane Florence on Friday morning reached Wrightsville Beach, N.C., as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 90 mph. However, the worst is ahead, as the Carolinas face several days of rain and flooding. North Carolina As […]
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Canadian truckers come together to raise money for Special Olympics
It took only one convoy for Ken Daehn to get hooked. Now, you can expect Daehn, an OOIDA member from Ontario, Canada, to make the Ontario-Brant County Special Olympics Truck Convoy an annual tradition. “It’s a sense of accomplishment, and it’s a way of giving back,” said Daehn, who is helping secure donations and sponsorships […]
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FLORENCE UPDATE: Landfall expected midday Friday; dangerous flooding likely
Hurricane Florence has downgraded to a Category 2 storm with sustained winds dropping from 130 mph to 110 mph. However, flooding is still expected to be life threatening, keeping most evacuations and preparation efforts intact. Evacuation routes and regulation exemptions The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a regional emergency declaration for areas affected […]
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FMCSA postpones HOS listening session due to Hurricane Florence
The threat of severe weather associated with Hurricane Florence has prompted the postponement of a public listening session to discuss possible changes to hours-of-service regulations for interstate truck drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced on Thursday it was postponing the listening session that had been scheduled for 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 […]
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New Jersey bill would shield drivers from camera enforcement efforts
A new bill in New Jersey is intended to limit the effect of red-light and speed cameras. The Garden State does not employ the use of ticket cameras. Other states in the Northeast, however, use the automated enforcement methods. Titled the “Camera Enforcement Inoculation Act,” S2893 would prohibit the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission from providing […]
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OOIDA testifies in support of gliders as affordable option for small-business truckers
The regulation of glider trucks is a perfect example of how small-business owners often pay the biggest price for hasty policies, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association testified during a House subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C. The Environment and Oversight subcommittees of the House Committee for Science, Space and Technology held a hearing on Thursday, Sept. […]
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How will self-driving trucks affect driver pay?
A new study claims self-driving trucks could replace up to 294,000 of the best-paying driving jobs. University of Pennsylvania Professor Steve Viscelli, working with the University of California Berkeley and a long list of trucking people, says so in a 57-page report that also outlines ways self-driving trucks might work their way into the industry. […]
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DAT SOLUTIONS: Spot rates rise ahead of Hurricane Florence
Last year’s hurricane season reaffirmed the essential role that trucking and logistics play in disaster preparation and recovery. Before a storm, spot-market demand increases as shippers, brokers, and other organizations look for trucks to position freight. After a storm, van and reefer loads tend to move in first, and flatbed demand picks up if there’s […]
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FLORENCE UPDATE: Kentucky and Tennessee added to FMCSA exemption
As Hurricane Florence’s time of arrival can be measured in hours rather than days, state Departments of Transportation are prepping for life-threatening flooding and a mass exodus of coastal residents. Kentucky and Tennessee have been added to the list of states with trucking regulated exemptions, while Georgia may apply lane reversals if needed. State DOT […]
