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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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Drivers facing long hauls often have to deal with fatigue and the drowsy driving that accompanies it. Toss in driver
The much anticipated U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulation on electronic logging devices (ELD) will be published before the end
The recently passed six-year, $325 billion Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act (STRR) includes $4.5 billion per year for a
The truck driver shortage in the United States has reached an estimated 48,000 drivers and could expand even further according
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a highway bill on Nov. 5, setting up negotiations with the Senate in
NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind says his agency is launching a comprehensive effort to crackdown on drowsy driving, a major contributor
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