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September 26, 2022

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Trucking caught in crossfire of Fed’s war on inflation

On Wednesday, the Fed raised interest rates by 75 basis points (0.75%), likely supporting the ongoing decline in trucking demand that began in early ...

September 26, 2022

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Here’s your guide to trucker slang!

If you’re just starting out in trucking then you might have a few questions about the different words you’ve been hearing on the radio ...

September 26, 2022

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FMCSA planning study on driver involvement in autonomous trucks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced they will be carrying out a driving simulator study. This study will come with a series of ...

September 26, 2022

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Truck tonnage rebounds in August after dip in July

The American Trucking Association tracks the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, which was seasonally adjusted (SA), to 2.8% in August after a decrease of 1.5% ...

September 23, 2022

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USDOT announces $59M in grant awards to improve safety at highway-railway crossings in four states

The Trucker recently reported that the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a grant worth $59 million to help build ...

September 22, 2022

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What were some of the questions you asked as a rookie?

Being a first-time truck driver can be hard and often intimidating. Drivers ask many common questions when they first start driving. Some of the ...

September 22, 2022

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Arizona is home to autonomous trucking’s ‘revolutionary tech and evolutionary pace’

The combination of weather conditions and traffic patterns in Arizona has made it a key geographical location for testing autonomous tech on the roads ...

September 22, 2022

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TKO Parkinson’s organizes event & programs to help fight the disease

Two organizations based in Louisville, Ky., plan fun and fitness-focused activities to help those fighting Parkinson’s Disease. TKO Flight Club is a foundation that ...

September 22, 2022

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Rhode Island Truck Tolling Plan as Unconstitutional

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation had a truck tolling plan struck down recently by a federal judge who deemed the plan unconstitutional. Transport ...

September 22, 2022

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FMCSA wants input on extending its COVID emergency declaration

The COVID-19 national emergency declaration merit will expire on October 15. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for the public’s perspective to ...