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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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ITR Concession Company (ITR), the Spanish-Austrian consortium that paid the state of Indiana $3.8 billion in 2006 to lease the
As Canada’s economy grows, its less-than-truckload (LTR) roster is shrinking. The largest LTR carriers in Canada are gobbling up smaller
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering granting exemptions to moving truck drivers and some drivers with health
A pilot project to test electric-powered trucks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is slated to go
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been defending the science and methodologies used in developing Hours of Service
At least 33 truck drivers who filed wage claims against a Compton, California trucking company have been fired, according to


Congress considering truck safety as part of overall infrastructure legislation currently in the negotiation phase
Trucking safety is on the agenda in Washington where the Senate, House and White House continue to wrangle over


Higher trucking costs contributing to increased prices across the board
Higher prices to move goods across the country, coupled with a shortage of semi-conductors used in the production of


More than 100 companies and organizations are putting their weight behind proposed federal legislation that would allow truck drivers under 21 to transport loads across state lines.
More than 100 companies and organizations are putting their weight behind proposed federal legislation that would allow truck drivers


Battle lines drawn for proposed Insurance Act legislation that would increase insurance minimums for nation’s motor carriers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Illinois) recently reintroduced Insurance Act legislation that would tie minimum insurance requirements


Ninth Circuit upholds California’s preemption on meal and rest break rules
The United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit last month upheld the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) authority


Infrastructure investment remains on Biden administration’s radar
Momentum is gathering for a major investment into America’s crumbling infrastructure, according to American Trucking Associations’ CEO Chris Spear.


Trucking industry reacts to Biden presidential victory
With Democrat Joe Biden now the projected winner of the White House, different sectors of the trucking industry are


Signs point to a happy holiday season for trucking industry
In advance of the upcoming holiday season, retail warehouses are filling up and that may bode well for the


Driver shortage, parking, compensation top ATRI’s list of top trucking industry issues
The American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) annual survey of top issues facing the industry found driver shortage, truck parking,


OOIDA wants history of owner-operator model considered by DOL
In September, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would create an economic reality test


Vision Zero for trucking facing monumental challenges
Vision Zero, the idea of eliminating highway fatalities and serious injuries, faces an uphill battle when it comes to


Drivers and brokers on opposite sides of proposed FMCSA transparency rule
Truck drivers and brokers have lined up on opposite sides when it comes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety







