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Some States are Taking Legal Action to Restrict Autonomous Trucks
A notable trend gaining momentum in state legislatures across the nation is the push for regulations limiting the deployment of autonomous trucks on...
New Speed Limit Rules Enacted in 6 U.S. States
States across the country are actively pursuing changes to speed limit rules, with multiple legislations already under consideration in the early weeks of...
Free Safety Alert Service for Professional Drivers Introduced by Drivewyze
In 2021, over 5,600 fatalities involving heavy trucks were reported, with 52% of large truck occupant deaths occurring in rollover crashes, according to...
Women in Motion Program has Been Rebranded as an ATA Council
On Jan. 10, the American Trucking Associations officially relaunched its Women in Motion (WIM) program under the ATA Council banner. “(The move will...
Driverless Truck Companies Gain Traction, Despite Current Safety Concerns
Autonomous truck startups seem to be gaining ground in the push to replace CDL professionals in freight-hauling big rigs on Texas highways, despite...
Independent Contractors Classified as Employees Under New Rule, Industry Stakeholders Push Back
The current administration has embraced a new federal rule compelling businesses to reassess independent contractors as employees, a decision met with concern from...
TCA Announces Fleet Safety Awards
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), in collaboration with the presenting sponsor Great West Casualty Company and supporting sponsor Assured Partners, recently disclosed the...
Diesel and Fuel Prices to Get Steady and Stay That Way in 2024
Motor carriers can anticipate a more stable and cost-effective journey at diesel pumps throughout 2024, according to industry experts. This projection follows a...
Critical Issues Report for Transportation Released by TRB
At the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, a comprehensive document titled Critical Issues in Transportation for 2024 and Beyond was introduced, outlining key...
UCR Plan Fees May be Increased in Light of FMCSA Proposal
The FMCSA is suggesting a 25% uptick in the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan fees for the 2025 registration year, as well as...
