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How Much Does Bobtail Insurance Cost?
If you’re an independent trucker or operate a small fleet, understanding the nuances of various insurance coverages is crucial.
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Trucking industry looks to polish its image
Facing a national shortage of 30,000 drivers and truckload of negative public perceptions, the American trucking industry realizes it
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Truckers seek relief from U.S. Supreme Court on cross-border trucking
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stymied at the lower court level, the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is asking the
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Truckers get HOS waivers to deal with propane shortage
Unusually heavy rains in the Midwest this year have left cornfields soggier than usual, creating a shortage of propane
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U.S. reps want to halt Hours of Service rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. representatives Richard Hanna (R-NY), Tom Rice (R-SC) and Mike Michaud (D-ME) have filed legislation in
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Driver Shortages Could Ramp Up Trucker Pay
The ongoing recovery of the U.S. oil and housing industries is fueling a shortage of truck drivers, according to
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ATA refutes Brazilian study findings about drug and alcohol use among truckers
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has come out swinging against a recent Brazilian study that claims drug and alcohol
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MAP-21 Regulations Have Wide-Ranging Impact on Trucking Industry
By David Fierro WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this month, regulatory changes affecting the trucking industry associated with last year’s
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D.C. Truck Protest Off to Slow Start, 2 More Days to Go
A mass protest of the U.S. federal government began as scheduled in and around Washington D.C. on Friday, but
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Effects of the Sleep Apnea Bill on Commercial Trucking
The recent passage of a bill concerning sleep apnea in commercial truck drivers by both the House of Representatives
Due to Labor Shortages, Job Opportunities Abound in the Trucking Industry
W“The trucking industry continues to dominate the freight transportation industry in terms of both tonnage and revenue,” according to
New CMV Driver Medical Requirements
All interstate CMV drivers must have a physical examination at least every 2 years; however, the medical examiner may determine