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April 29, 2024

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Sponsors, Support Given to Trucker Bathroom Access Act

Bipartisan backing for ensuring truck drivers have restroom access is gaining momentum, though the path to enacting legislation remains lengthy. Last week, Rep. Chris ...

April 29, 2024

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FMCSA Creates Fraud Registration Team

Following persistent complaints from truckers, brokers, and insurance companies, federal regulators are establishing a dedicated team to combat widespread fraud in the trucking industry. ...

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April 26, 2024

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Paying for Weighs at Cat Scales Made Easier for Drivers, Carriers by Relay

Truck drivers and carriers face numerous expenses while their vehicles are on the road, and ensuring accurate weight measurements is one such cost. However, ...

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April 26, 2024

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AEB Light Vehicle Rule Close to Passing, What This Means for Truckers

The White House Office of Management and Budget has concluded its assessment of a final regulation mandating automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems for light ...

April 26, 2024

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Open Road Tolling Starts on Ohio Turnpike

Truckers navigating the Ohio Turnpike may have observed recent transformations in the state’s toll infrastructure. On April 10, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission ...

April 25, 2024

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Colorado Legislature Assesses States’ Idling Rules

The Colorado General Assembly has approved a bill for the governor’s consideration, aiming to amend regulations on vehicle idling. Currently, state law imposes a ...

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April 25, 2024

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New Toll Road Text Messaging Scam is Affecting Professional Drivers

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement concerning reports of scam text messages purporting to be from toll road ...

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April 25, 2024

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Mississippi Sets Out to Stop Predatory Towing, Enacts New Law

On April 19, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill into law aimed at curbing predatory towing practices against commercial vehicles in the state. ...

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April 24, 2024

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Mastering Defensive Driving: Six Essential Techniques for Truck Drivers

As a professional truck driver, safety is your top priority on the road. Navigating highways and city streets presents a unique set of challenges, ...

April 24, 2024

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Broker Training Petition Granted by FMCSA

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has approved a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) concerning training standards for freight forwarders and ...