Illinois Lawmaker Wants to Pickpocket Truckers in Her District
Illinois State Sen. Rachel Ventura put forward a bill that would take money away from owner-operators and freight carriers to pay for the state’s woeful road conditions.…
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FMCSA Plans Overhaul of Registration Process to Tackle Fraud
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is gearing up to introduce a new online registration system designed to combat fraud and enhance the efficiency and transparency…
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FHWA Awards $148 Million to Curb Truck Emissions at U.S. Ports
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has launched a significant initiative to mitigate pollution from idling trucks at ports across the United States, with a substantial $148 million…
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ATA Reports Decrease in Truck Tonnage Index for March
In March, the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index witnessed a 2% decline, following a revised 4% increase in February. The index, which is a…
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How to Maintain Older Trucks Efficiently Amid Rising Costs
As the automotive industry continues to face challenges with the availability and pricing of newer trucks, many fleets are choosing to retain their older vehicles for extended…
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Inexperienced Driver Crash Rates & Bleak Recruitment Spells Trucker Shortage
Trucking outfits and government agencies continue to wrestle with their fear and desire to cure the truck driver shortage. The federal Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program was…
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