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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....
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...
Truck Parking Top of Mind for Statehouses Across the Nation
Numerous states' legislators have introduced bills to tackle the persistent issue of truck parking shortages. Despite the ongoing national concern, recent data indicates...
FMCSA Wants to See Truck Drivers’ Leasing Agreements
If you're a truck driver under a lease agreement with a trucking company, federal regulators are seeking your contract details, particularly if you...
California Lawmakers and Teamsters Come Together to Push for Bill Requiring Human Drivers in AV Trucks
As regulations for autonomous trucking gain traction, California lawmakers and labor unions, led by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, are actively advocating for...
Studies Added to Safety Fitness Rulemaking Cause Questions to be Directed at FMCSA
A coalition of trade associations is cautioning federal regulators against incorporating data that they deem outdated and irrelevant into the development of a...
Truckers May be Able to Expect Easing of Investment Burden with New Tax Plan
The Senate is on the brink of deliberating a comprehensive three-year tax package, encompassing financial benefits tailored for both large and small trucking...
