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April 10, 2024

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Trucking Carrier Steps Up in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

In collaboration with One More Child, Premier Trailer Leasing has pledged to affix up to 3,000 decals on their trailers to promote awareness about ...

April 9, 2024

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OOIDA Offers Possible Solutions to Issues with Lease Purchasing in 2024

Describing it as a persistent issue, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) stands behind initiatives aimed at abolishing predatory lease-purchase agreements. In 2021, the ...

April 9, 2024

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Experts Review March Class 8 Truck Orders, Find No Reason to be Concerned

March saw a decline in orders for Class 8 trucks, as reported by key data-providing agencies, but the decrease is being viewed with a ...

April 9, 2024

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Hours-of-Service Exemption Granted for Truck Drivers Delivering Aid in Wake of Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s emergency declaration, initiated in response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge following a container ship collision in ...

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April 8, 2024

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Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program Faces Congressionally Required Amendments

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is urgently seeking approval from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to modify the ...

April 8, 2024

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Women in Trucking Announces Driver of the Year Recipient

Jodi Edwards, a dedicated company driver for J.B. Hunt Transport Services with 25 years of experience, has been honored as the Driver of the ...

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April 8, 2024

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New York Takes a Stand for Driver Safety

The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) has teamed up with Together for Safer Roads (TSR) to enhance fleet safety standards. According to a ...

April 5, 2024

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A Welcome Reprieve for Driver’s Wallets, Diesel Prices Drop Below $4 for First Time Since February

The recent tracking of diesel prices in the United States shows that they have taken a notable dip, marking a significant milestone as they ...

April 5, 2024

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Truck Drivers Feel New FMCSA Proposal on CDLs Could Inhibit Safety

Several hundred truck drivers have voiced their opposition to proposed modifications to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) CDL requirements. In February, the ...

April 5, 2024

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Release Date for New AEB Rule Projected for April 2024

This month, the U.S. Department of Transportation is anticipated to reveal a final rule mandating automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks. According ...