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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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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a proposed rule to establish a drug and alcohol clearinghouse for
Two Midwestern congressmen have introduced legislation that would make it easier for long haul truckers to use natural gas as
A new International Trade Crossing (ITC) bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan could be delayed if the U.S. government does not
Extreme arctic cold weather in the Midwest and Eastern regions of the country this winter has caused shortages of propane,
In his recent State of the Union address, President Barack Obama talked about supporting a new highway bill, improving truck
As Congress returned from its holiday recess, one of the requests members were greeted with is from the American Trucking
Parking continues to be a national trucking issue
Last fall, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), reported that truck parking remains one of the key industry concerns
Some experts say trucker shortage is overblown
The images are startling. Cargo ships lined up offshore, waiting to dock and unload their cargo. America is in
Austin-based trucking startup hopes artificial intelligence will transform industry
AI Fleet, an Austin, Texas trucking startup, is banking on artificial intelligence to transform a trucking industry that is
Kodiak Robotics unveils next-generation autonomous truck
Kodiak Robotics, Inc., an autonomous trucking company, announced its fourth-generation autonomous truck that features Luminar’s Iris LiDAR, ZF Full
ATRI analysis explores how electric vehicles can pay their way
A recent study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) addresses the question of how electric vehicles will pay
Ryder and Waymo partner for national autonomous truck maintenance
Ryder System and Waymo Via have formed a partnership to provide best-in-class maintenance for Class 8 autonomous trucks to
Former rocket scientist claims to have a solution for semi-truck rollovers
Mechanical engineer Steve Krug, founder of startup Axicle Engineering, developed a fifth-wheel tractor anti-roll system (TARS) that senses a
Carriers look overseas to address truck driver shortage
Facing a years-long shortage of drivers, American trucking firms are now looking beyond the U.S. to put drivers behind
Infrastructure bill aims to address crumbling infrastructure
While Congress continues to debate a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, members of the trucking industry see the legislation as
AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Rating of National Independent Truckers Insurance Company, A RRG
OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “bbb” (Good)
Trucking industry sees spike in unscheduled roadside maintenance in first quarter
A report from the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and FleetNet America found an industry-wide increase
As gasoline prices rise, trucking industry struggles to meet demand
With more and more Americans returning to the open road this summer, gas prices have risen above $3 per