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March 7, 2024

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OHDOT Unveils Plans for Superloads

Ohio is gearing up for a major logistical feat as over 20 “superloads” associated with Intel semiconductor facilities are set to traverse the state. ...

March 7, 2024

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Electronic Rear-Vision Mirrors: Company Asks FMCSA to Waive Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has initiated the public comment phase for an exemption application concerning rear-vision mirrors. Convoy Technologies is seeking ...

March 7, 2024

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Tanya Miracle Recognized as WIT’s March Member of the Month

Tanya Miracle, currently serving as the Director of OE Truck Channel at Bridgestone Americas, has been recognized as the Women In Trucking Association’s (WIT) ...

March 6, 2024

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Overtime for Truckers Act May Not Bring What it Promises

The buzz generated by the simultaneous introduction of bills in the U.S. House and Senate on November 9, 2023, seeking to repeal the section ...

March 6, 2024

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Split Speed Limit on Tennessee’s I-81 No Longer Enforceable

Starting from Monday, March 4, motorists traversing Interstate 81 (I-81) in Northeast Tennessee will notice a significant change as the split speed limit for ...

March 6, 2024

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Comment Period Extended on Lease Purchase Issue – FMCSA Needs Your Opinion

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is advocating for an extension of the public comment period regarding predatory lease-purchase agreements for truck drivers. Representing ...

March 5, 2024

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Speed Limits Could Change in Some States

Proposed changes to speed limit regulations remain a prominent subject of discussion across various statehouses, with several states contemplating legislative adjustments. The Owner-Operator Independent ...

March 5, 2024

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Driver Wait Time Cut by 30% with AI

While the current buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) in trucking centers on driver safety and operational efficiencies, untapped opportunities exist at the initial point ...

March 5, 2024

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Drayage Truckers Could Benefit from FMC’s New Billing Rule

Federal regulators have recently amended rules on demurrage and detention, leading to significant implications for drayage truckers and shippers alike. The Federal Maritime Commission ...

March 5, 2024

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Why Insurance Rates Differ from State to State

Insurance stands as one of the primary expenses for carriers, trailing only behind fuel and maintenance costs. The premiums associated with carrier insurance exhibit ...