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At National Independent Truckers Insurance Company, RRG (NITIC), we are proud to announce that we have once again retained our
NITIC Retains AM Best B++ Rating: What It Means for Truckers and Small Fleets
At National Independent Truckers Insurance Company, RRG (NITIC), we are proud to announce that we have once again retained
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With the national spotlight shining brightly on truck driver Hours of Service (HOS), the issue of accessible parking for truck
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently included enhanced safety in commercial trucking as one of its 2015 Most Wanted
The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to exempt its bee-hauling members
Mexican long-haul truckers are now welcome to apply for long-haul permits in the U.S., according to the U.S. DOT. Long
The anticipated 2016 completion of the expansion of the Panama Canal will mean more “mega ships” arriving at U.S. ports
For truckers, congested traffic is more than a source of frustration – it cuts into the bottom line, affecting schedules,
Navistar aims to settle SEC case
Truck maker Navistar is negotiating a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over a January 2015 legal
DOT seeking improved rear impact protection on rigs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in December that focuses on upgrading
OOIDA challenges feds on electronic logging devices
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) filed a lawsuit over a new regulation announced by the Federal Motor Carrier
ATRI identifies major truck bottlenecks
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released the latest findings of its annual truck bottleneck analysis and the
Amazon moves into trucking
Just in time of the recent holiday season, Amazon ventured into the trucking industry, unwrapping thousands of new trailers
NTSB asks FMCSA to study synthetic marijuana testing
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has asked the federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to explore testing for
Michigan lawmakers introduce clean vehicle legislation
Last month, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) announced new legislation, the Vehicle Innovation
Technology detects distracted, drowsy driving
Drivers facing long hauls often have to deal with fatigue and the drowsy driving that accompanies it. Toss in
ELD regulation nearing publication
The much anticipated U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulation on electronic logging devices (ELD) will be published before the
Highway bill includes freight corridor program
The recently passed six-year, $325 billion Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act (STRR) includes $4.5 billion per year for
Trucking firms getting creative to find and retain drivers
The truck driver shortage in the United States has reached an estimated 48,000 drivers and could expand even further
House passes highway bill; negotiations with Senate underway
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a highway bill on Nov. 5, setting up negotiations with the Senate