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February 21, 2024

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Speed Limiters Bill Loses Traction, Veto Gains Support

The movement to thwart the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) push for mandatory speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks has gained additional backing. ...

February 20, 2024

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Wrong Way Project Testing in Kentucky Planned for Summer 2024

A $9.5 million initiative aimed at preventing wrong-way crashes in Kentucky is set to enter the testing phase later this year. The Kentucky Transportation ...

February 20, 2024

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California Lawmakers and Teamsters Come Together to Push for Bill Requiring Human Drivers in AV Trucks

As regulations for autonomous trucking gain traction, California lawmakers and labor unions, led by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, are actively advocating for a ...

February 20, 2024

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Are Underride Guards a Safety Concern?

The Advisory Committee on Underride Protections, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is dedicated to exploring ways to diminish underride crashes. ...

February 19, 2024

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Forecast for Class 8 Production in 2024 Increased

Having maintained a steadfast outlook on projections since July, ACT Research has recently made noteworthy adjustments to its 2024 Class 8 production and sales ...

February 19, 2024

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Studies Added to Safety Fitness Rulemaking Cause Questions to be Directed at FMCSA

A coalition of trade associations is cautioning federal regulators against incorporating data that they deem outdated and irrelevant into the development of a rule ...

February 19, 2024

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Truckers May be Able to Expect Easing of Investment Burden with New Tax Plan

The Senate is on the brink of deliberating a comprehensive three-year tax package, encompassing financial benefits tailored for both large and small trucking companies. ...

February 16, 2024

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Medium-Duty Truck Plant at Mack Set for Expansion

Mack Trucks is gearing up for increased demand for its MD series and MD Electric trucks by investing $14.5 million in the expansion of ...

February 16, 2024

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Record 18,000 Hours of Community Service Achieved by Averitt Associates

Associates within Averitt’s expansive 20-state network rallied together for a remarkable community service effort in 2023, amassing a total of 18,764 hours as part ...

February 16, 2024

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Truck Drivers Concerned Over Safety in Face of Proposed CDL Changes

The FMCSA recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking with the intention of enhancing flexibility for state driver licensing agencies and applicants. The proposed ...