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SuperRigs award to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

Shell Rotella will donate for every vote cast for its People’s Choice Award during the 42nd SuperRigs Truck Show in Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Colorado law revises commercial vehicle rules

A new Colorado law adds chain, left lane, and speed enforcement rules for commercial vehicles traveling around the state.

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Divided underride committee to draft recommendations for NHTSA

A committee that was created to provide recommendations on how to reduce the number of underride crashes held its final meeting on Wednesday, May 22.

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Second severe weather emergency issued in Iowa in less than a month

Severe weather in Iowa has led to a second emergency declaration in less than one month, with four fatalities reported due to a tornado.

News, State, Truck Parking

New Jersey seeks input on truck parking from drivers

The New Jersey DOT is trying to address its truck parking problem, but it needs valuable information from drivers first.

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OOIDA Foundation market report reiterates new cycle not here yet

The OOIDA Foundation released its April freight market update, and in terms of the future outlook, little has changed in recent months.

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Cross-border freight drops in March, snapping three-year growth trend

For only the third time in more than three years, cross-border freight hauled by trucks dropped in March compared to the previous year.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to combat freight fraud

A bipartisan bill endorsed by OOIDA aims to give FMCSA the tools it needs to combat freight fraud in the transportation industry

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FMCSA asked for another student driver exemption

FMCSA has been asked for an exemption from the requirement that a CDL holder must be in the passenger seat while a permit holder is driving.

Federal, News

FMCSA adds 2 ELDS to revoked list

Two electronic logging devices have been removed from the approved list of devices. Here’s what truckers need to know to stay compliant.