New York GPS Proposal – Safety or Revenue?
Citing more than 1,400 bridge overpass strikes over the past 15 years, the governor of New York has proposed mandating the use of enhanced commercial GPS systems by…
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Fleets Increasing Purchases of Automatic, Automated Transmissions
Transport Topics reports that the number of heavy-duty trucks being purchased with automatic and automated transmissions continues to increase, citing conversations with industry executives and manufacturers. According to…
1 commentFMCSA is Reconsidering, May Change Hours-of-Service Rules
On Monday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration signed an agreement to review its current Hours-of-Service rules. The FMCSA is committed to submitting its review to the White…
65 commentsBad Trucking Laws: NJ Mandates Snow-Free Tractor-Trailers
Starting in October 2010, all vehicles on New Jersey roads will be required to make “reasonable” efforts to clean off ice and snow from their cars and trucks. …
7 commentsTruckers’ Tax Tips & Truck Driver Tax Deduction Help
There are are number of fees and expenses related to trucking that are tax deductible, and a well-organized trucker takes all tax deductions available. Drivers, when you’re doing…
205 commentsDiesel Price Jumps 10.5¢, National Average at $2.705
Diesel had a big increase in price this week, going up 10.5¢ to reach $2.705/gallon, according to Monday’s weekly update from the Energy Information Administration. The rise in…
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