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green truck pulling white trailer with orange and black stripes

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 ...

April 4, 2024

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What is an ERG and Why Do Truck Drivers Need It?

While a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required for operating commercial trucks, not all professional drivers undergo the certification and training necessary to transport ...

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April 4, 2024

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CVSA’s 2024 Roadcheck to Include DACH

Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) unveils the focus areas for its annual International Roadcheck inspection event. This year, one of these ...

April 4, 2024

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Texas Stops Transport of Oversize and Overweight Loads During Solar Eclipse

As the highly anticipated April 8 eclipse draws nearer, states within the path of totality are bracing for increased traffic, some of which may ...

April 3, 2024

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Trucking Industry Offers Assistance in the Wake of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

In the aftermath of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has initiated contact with ...