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December 22, 2023

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Brandon Meredith Receives Hiring Our Heroes Award

One year ago, Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Meredith found himself on the brink of a significant life transition, contemplating a future beyond his 20-year ...

December 22, 2023

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Truck Drivers are Becoming More Accepting of Assistance Tech

Glen Kirk, a seasoned truck driver with over 14 years at Old Dominion Freight Line, recalls the initial surprise of his truck emitting a ...

December 21, 2023

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Highway Angel Recognized for Not One, but Two Acts of Courage

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has honored truck driver Tony Doughty from Greenville, Texas, as a TCA Highway Angel for his swift and heroic ...

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December 21, 2023

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FMCSA’s Hutchenson Questioned in Congress about Speed Limiters

During a House of Representatives Highways and Transit Subcommittee hearing, Robin Hutcheson, the chief of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), underscored the ...

December 21, 2023

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New Per Diem Pay is Introduced to Drivers

GP Transco is ushering in a fresh approach to keep its drivers on the road with a brand-new per diem pay package set to ...

December 20, 2023

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Opposition for FMCSA’s New Regulatory Relief Window Grows

Include North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum among those opposing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) latest rule aiming to shrink the regulatory relief ...

December 20, 2023

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Florida Trucking Agency Seeks CDL Test Exemption from FMSCA, Sets New Standard for FMSCA Requests

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is seeking an exemption from a federal regulation that mandates a specific order for the ...

December 20, 2023

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CARS Act Receives OOIDA Support Before it Goes to the House for Approval

In a bid to curb what they perceive as an overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and safeguard consumer freedom of choice, the ...

December 19, 2023

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Certain Hurdles Must be Overcome Before Parking Legislation Can be Passed

Despite heightened attention from both the trucking industry and the Biden administration, efforts to secure Congressional approval for legislation addressing the shortage of truck ...

December 19, 2023

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Over 100 Pilot Travel Centers Received Innovative New Remodels in 2023

Pilot Travel Centers has reached a significant milestone with the completion of more than 100 remodels as part of its driver-focused $1 billion New ...