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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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Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute (VTTI) recently captured a $2.5 million federal contract from the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) to
U.S. Xpress, a leading provider of transportation services across North America, recently announced that it has taken a leadership position
Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) has had her sights set on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) since last
A survey conducted by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) shows that 75 percent of truckers will avoid Rhode Island
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry is desperately trying to fill some 48,000 jobs—and that shortage could
Truck maker Navistar is negotiating a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over a January 2015 legal action
Bills in Congress Impact FMCSA Sleep Apnea Rule
This past summer, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it would table a sleep apnea rule designed
A.M. Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of National Independent Truckers Insurance Company, A RRG
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U.S., Mexico and Canada want comprehensive NAFTA
With the next round of talks on a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) coming in September, Canada,
Chipmaker invests in Chinese autonomous truck technology
Nvidia GPU Ventures, primarily known for its gaming system microchips, has joined a Chinese social media company in investing
Smart Parking Initiatives Promote Safety and Productivity
In August 2017, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced plans to implement a smart truck parking program at
Army exploring hydrogen technology for diesel trucking applications
A U.S. Army demonstration using hydrogen injection technologies is improving mileage and air quality for diesel trucks, according to
FMCSA Urges Everyone to “Share the Road Safely”
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching a safety campaign to raise public
Tech startup launches free digital freight matching service
HaulHound, a tech startup seeking to eliminate billions of dollars in inefficiencies in the logistics industry, has launched an
Three startups getting in the autonomous trucking game
With the future of transportation clearly in self-driving technology, three new California-based autonomous truck companies are entering the mix.
Trucking Industry applauds DOT findings on 34-hour restart rule
Trucking industry organizations OOIDA, ATA and others recently welcomed findings from the U.S. DOT’s Office of the Inspector General
Press reports indicate Amazon is building a trucking app
According to press reports, Amazon is building an app that matches truck drivers with shippers, a new service that
Trucking industry pushing Trump Administration for rollback on safety regulations
With the Trump Administration pledging to roll back many federal regulations, America’s trucking industry is optimistic that some laws