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February 16, 2024

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Truck Drivers Concerned Over Safety in Face of Proposed CDL Changes

The FMCSA recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking with the intention of enhancing flexibility for state driver licensing agencies and applicants. The proposed ...

February 15, 2024

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Several States Bring Autonomous Trucks to a Vote

In state legislatures across the United States, the use of autonomous trucks on public roads has become a notable topic of discussion. Here’s a ...

February 14, 2024

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Industry Leaders, Buttigieg and FMCSA, Propose Penalties for Predatory Towing

Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, in collaboration with FMCSA, condemned the imposition of “junk fees” by predatory towing companies and unscrupulous parking lot ...

February 13, 2024

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Seven Statehouse Bills Address Left Lane Use

Various measures across the country aimed at restricting the use of the left lane for large trucks have drawn the attention of the Owner-Operator ...

February 9, 2024

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Direct-Action Rule Addressed in New Georgia Bill

A legislative push is unfolding at the Georgia statehouse in response to a special panel’s recommendations aimed at addressing the concerns of truck drivers ...

February 6, 2024

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FMCSA Proposal Would Change CDL Requirements

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is gearing up to introduce a series of modifications to Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements aimed at ...

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February 6, 2024

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States Across the Nation Change Move-Over Rules to Increase Safety and Reduce Accidents

Move-over regulations undergo constant evolution, and the momentum behind these changes shows no signs of slowing down. Initially designed to protect emergency personnel, move-over ...

February 2, 2024

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Several States Look to Revise Speed Limits

Speed limits on the nation’s highways are in the spotlight as several states embark on legislative journeys to revise existing rules. At least six ...

February 1, 2024

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Is the Fight for Broker Transparency Over? FMCSA Might Have Ended It

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently issued an updated Significant Rulemaking Report outlining potential publication dates for rulemaking by DOT agencies. Notably absent ...

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February 1, 2024

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Side Underride Guides and Speed Limits Covered in Bills in Two U.S. States

A California state lawmaker, Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, is pushing for groundbreaking regulations on speed limiters and side underride guards for trucks in ...