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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
OTHER NEWS ARTICLES
In advance of the upcoming holiday season, retail warehouses are filling up and that may bode well for the trucking
The American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) annual survey of top issues facing the industry found driver shortage, truck parking, driver
In September, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would create an economic reality test to
Vision Zero, the idea of eliminating highway fatalities and serious injuries, faces an uphill battle when it comes to heavy
Truck drivers and brokers have lined up on opposite sides when it comes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) strongly supports a proposal by the U.S. Department of Labor that would clarify the definition


Are Amazon-branded tractors a sign of the future?
Truck drivers have spotted Amazon-branded truck tractors in Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio and California in recent weeks, as the mega-corporation


USDOT seeks comments on young driver program
This year, USDOT is launching a second pilot that would open the opportunity to all 18-20-year olds. USDOT is


FMCSA delays publication of HOS regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) scheduled publication of new proposed hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for commercial truck drivers,


Trucking riding economic wave, but economists fear downturn in 2020
Freight brokers and third-party logistics firms can expect another year of positive business growth before staring down a recession,


ATRI study: Marijuana impairment emerges as issue for trucking
A recent study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) addressed the growing issue of marijuana-impaired driving as an


Uber Freight app allows drivers to rate retailers and warehouses
It was inevitable. Someone would develop an app that allows truckers to rate retailers that hire them and the


FMCSA Streamlines Process Allowing Individuals with Properly Managed Diabetes to Operate Commercial Trucks
In September of 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) officially changed its approach towards commercial vehicle operators


Tech startup DriverReach aims to address driver shortage issue
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says the truck driver shortage in the United States is a real and growing


Trucking industry finds a tech savvy partner in U.S. Army
Historically, technological advances developed for military purposes find their way into the civilian sector in an organic fashion, taking


Trucking congestion costs now tops $74.5B
Traffic congestion that delays trucking traffic now costs the industry $74.5 billion in lost productivity every year, according to


Driver shortage, daily hours limits top concerns of industry
In its annual survey among motor carriers and industry professionals, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) found that an
Fintech startup FreightRover signs $500m deal
App-driven tech will accelerate payments to truck operators Financial technology startup FreightRover has inked a $500 million deal with







