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January 17, 2024

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New Speed Limit Rules Enacted in 6 U.S. States

States across the country are actively pursuing changes to speed limit rules, with multiple legislations already under consideration in the early weeks of the ...

January 17, 2024

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Free Safety Alert Service for Professional Drivers Introduced by Drivewyze

In 2021, over 5,600 fatalities involving heavy trucks were reported, with 52% of large truck occupant deaths occurring in rollover crashes, according to data ...

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January 17, 2024

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Women in Motion Program has Been Rebranded as an ATA Council

On Jan. 10, the American Trucking Associations officially relaunched its Women in Motion (WIM) program under the ATA Council banner. “(The move will allow) ...

January 16, 2024

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Driverless Truck Companies Gain Traction, Despite Current Safety Concerns

Autonomous truck startups seem to be gaining ground in the push to replace CDL professionals in freight-hauling big rigs on Texas highways, despite apprehensions ...

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January 16, 2024

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Independent Contractors Classified as Employees Under New Rule, Industry Stakeholders Push Back

The current administration has embraced a new federal rule compelling businesses to reassess independent contractors as employees, a decision met with concern from the ...

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January 16, 2024

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TCA Announces Fleet Safety Awards

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), in collaboration with the presenting sponsor Great West Casualty Company and supporting sponsor Assured Partners, recently disclosed the triumphant ...

January 15, 2024

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Diesel and Fuel Prices to Get Steady and Stay That Way in 2024

Motor carriers can anticipate a more stable and cost-effective journey at diesel pumps throughout 2024, according to industry experts. This projection follows a trend ...

January 15, 2024

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Critical Issues Report for Transportation Released by TRB

At the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, a comprehensive document titled Critical Issues in Transportation for 2024 and Beyond was introduced, outlining key concerns ...

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January 12, 2024

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What Being a Truck Driver Says About You

Being a truck driver is more than just a job; it’s a unique and honorable way of life. As you navigate the open highways ...

January 12, 2024

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Kentucky and Ohio Step Up and Write Official Bill for Move-Over Rules

A pressing concern for a Kentucky state lawmaker centers around the state’s move-over rule. The inaugural House bill introduced in the 2024 regular session ...