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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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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the national organization for state departments of transportation, recently joined
In early March, the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit ruled against the California Construction Trucking Association (CCTA) in its
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is in the early stages of a procurement that will replace the agency’s aging
New York City recently announced it would retrofit 240 city trucks with side guards this year as part of its
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is fighting the proposed merger of Sysco and US Foods on the basis that such
Though a resolution has been reached, the aftermath of the West Coast ports dispute will ripple through the supply chain
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