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Nominations Open for the 2024 Truck Fleet Innovator Awards
Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) is thrilled to open the nominations for the 2024 HDT Truck Fleet Innovators Awards. This recognition celebrates the visionaries...
Specific Car Haulers Receive FMCSA Exemption
In 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted an exemption to car haulers using stinger-steered transporter equipment, relieving them from the...
Civil Reforms Aimed at Stopping “Jackpot Justice” Passed by Two States
This week, the trucking industry achieved significant legislative victories in two states, potentially reshaping the landscape of judgments that typically follow commercial truck...
Kentucky’s Autonomous Truck Bill Receives Opposition from Teamsters
Earlier this year, Kentucky introduced House Bill 7, a legislative proposal aimed at facilitating the integration of fully autonomous vehicles within the state....
Survey Points to the End of Spot Market Challenges
As per the latest Bloomberg/Truckstop survey, which gathered insights from owner-operators and small fleets, the majority of respondents believe that the current demand...
New Tech Could Warn Drivers About Upcoming Traffic Congestion and Slowdowns
In an effort to enhance road safety, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is set to implement innovative technology at 13 high-congestion sites...
Fleet Data Transformed, New Insights Revealed with Generative AI Copilot
Geotab's beta initiative, launched last year, integrated generative AI models into its platform. The initial project, named Project G, has since evolved into...
OOIDA Urges Congress to Demonstrate Support for Independent Truckers by Halting Speed Limiter Mandates
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is emphasizing the urgency for lawmakers to pass the DRIVE Act, a bill that would prohibit the...
States Consider Revising Idling Rules
Legislation addressing vehicle idling has become a focal point in various statehouses across the nation, from Vermont to Washington. In Washington, Senate Bill...
Truck Crash Damages Covered in Illinois and Iowa
Legislation revisiting one-year-old rules on pain-and-suffering damages in incidents involving large trucks is under consideration in two Midwestern states. During the final stages...
