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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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Bendix starts trial testing of Intellipark electronic parking brake control
The cutting edge of technology in the world of trucking runs through the J1939 communications network. It’s the heart of your wiring harness, and it’s what keeps the many components that run your equipment talking to each other. And that’s where you’ll connect with some of the latest products and enhancements from Bendix. Bendix Intellipark […]
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Daimler recalls newer Freightliner trucks for steering box and brake caliper issues
Daimler Trucks North America has recently announced two separate recalls for model year 2018-19 Freightliner trucks, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. One recall deals with the brake caliper on various models of Freightliners. Another recall affects Cascadia trucks with an issue with the steering box. The larger of the two recalls affects […]
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Delta Fire in Northern California shuts down 47 miles of Interstate 5
Another wildfire near Redding, Calif., is forcing evacuations and shutting down roads. As of Thursday afternoon, Sept. 6, portions of Interstate 5 are shut down as the Delta Fire burns thousands of acres approximately 2 miles north of Lakehead, Calif. The Delta Fire in Northern California began at approximately 1 p.m. local time on Wednesday, […]
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FMCSA sets date for second HOS listening session
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is continuing the information collection phase on proposed changes to the hours-of-service regulations. In addition to the ongoing collection of public comments, the agency announced its next public listening session to gather input. In a Federal Register notice published Thursday, Sept. 6, the agency announced a second public listening […]
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U.S. Xpress in the vanguard on robo-recruiting
U.S. Xpress has been sued over robocalls. Seems the big carrier’s recruiting program dialed a potential driver four times late last year, so the driver sued, claiming the calls were frustrating, obnoxious and annoying, not to mention a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. That case is an indicator of a new […]
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Appellate court throws out lawsuit claiming DPFs should not be taxed
A federal appellate court has affirmed a lower court’s ruling dismissing a lawsuit filed by a truck dealership against the U.S. government. The original complaint argued that the 12 percent federal excise tax on truck and trailer sales should not apply to diesel particulate filters. On Aug. 23, the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals […]
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Office of Inspector General to investigate allegations of collusion between EPA, Volvo
The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will investigate allegations that members of the agency colluded with Volvo representatives to prohibit the use of glider vehicles. In response to congressional requests for an investigation, Patrick Gilbride, a director in the Office of Audit and Evaluation, announced in a memorandum on Sept. […]
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OOIDA: Results of military pilot program shouldn’t be used to reduce minimum driving age
In comments to the FMCSA regarding a pilot program that would allow young military veterans to drive in interstate commerce, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said it hopes the program will be used to benefit veterans rather than as a test case for reducing age requirements. In July, the FMCSA issued a notice of proposed […]
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FMCSA releases pocket guide full of industry stats
Every year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration releases a pocket guide that includes a variety of stats for large trucks and buses. FMCSA recently released this year’s version, which includes information about inspections, investigations, crashes and general information about the trucking industry. The 2018 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics states that the primary […]
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ELECTION 2018: Voter registration info available for all states
With Election Day just over two months away, it is important to get registered now to ensure your voice is heard this fall. Follow these guidelines and start making a difference. Deadline to register Deadlines for voter registration are all over the map, but in many states you need to register at least 20 days […]
