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North Dakota senator introduces bill to remove regulations affecting CDLs
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) recently introduced legislation that would remove regulations for the agriculture, school districts, and trucking
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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
ATA supports DOL proposal clarifying definition of “employee”
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) strongly supports a proposal by the U.S. Department of Labor that would clarify the
Top trucking groups pushing for truck tax relief
Two of the most influential trucking industry lobbying groups in the country, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and
Autonomous trucking startup Ike links with three major firms
SAN FRANCISCO – Ike, a two-year-old autonomous trucking firm, signed partnerships with three major trucking firms to deploy self-driving