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March 8, 2024

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New Facilities Opened for Truck Drivers Along I-80

Truck drivers navigating the stretches of Interstate 80 in Iowa’s Jasper and Dallas counties are now greeted with an enhanced array of options for ...

March 8, 2024

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U.S. Congressman Campaigns for Small Trucking Businesses, Says More Regulations Hurts Them

Representative Brad Finstad, R-Minn., emphasizes the need to keep regulators in check, prompting the introduction of the Prove It Act, designated as HR7198. “I’m ...

March 8, 2024

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Enhanced Communication Tech Could Increase Driver Satisfaction, Retention

A groundbreaking technology company, Ten5 Inc., has entered the trucking industry, introducing an innovative communication tool designed to enhance driver safety and retention. The ...

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 ...