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GOT Truckers Act Aims to End Overtime Exemption for Drivers
The movement to secure overtime pay for company-employed truck drivers is gaining momentum. The bipartisan GOT Truckers Act has recently garnered additional support...
Focus on Truck Parking: Federal Funding Plans Unveiled
In June, Congress announced plans to allocate $200 million specifically for truck parking through the House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee's funding bill. This initiative,...
OOIDA Fights for Equitable Towing Practices with FMCSA
Truck Drivers Call for Clear and Fair Towing Rates The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has raised serious concerns with the Federal Motor...
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act Advances in Senate Committee
The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, designed to simplify the credentialing process for transportation workers, has successfully passed through the Senate Commerce, Science,...
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Transportation Funding Bill with Strong Majority
In a decisive move, the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Appropriations has approved a pivotal funding measure for the Department of Transportation alongside other...
WYDOT Alerts Drivers to New Fines for Ignoring Weight-Based Road Closures
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has initiated a public awareness campaign about the stringent new penalties for disobeying highway closures meant for light...
Anticipated Automatic Emergency Braking Mandate by 2025
A landmark regulation is on the horizon, set to mandate automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in heavy-duty trucks by next year. As reported...
New York Assembly Requires GPS Systems to Display Bridge and Tunnel Heights
New York is grappling with a persistent issue of vehicles colliding with low-clearance bridges and tunnels. To address this, a law enacted last...
Proposal for Speed Limiters on Commercial Vehicles Extended to May 2025
The anticipated rule requiring speed limiters for commercial motor vehicles has been deferred until May 2025, as outlined in the latest update from...
Semi-Truck Towing Protection Policies in Focus
Guarding truck drivers from excessive towing fees is crucial, stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a public session on June 21. Buttigieg...
