On February 10, the state legislators in Connecticut will be having a scheduled vote on a proposal to toll trucks. The plan states that tolls will be collected around the highways using 12 electronic gantries. The current form of the proposal talks about just heavy-duty trucks being tolled with an…
Both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate voted to move forward with the United States Mexico Canada Agreement. Formally signed into law by President Trump, this new agreement replaces the outdated North American Free Trade Agreement. To go along with most of what NAFTA had to offer,…
Lobsters need to arrive at their destinations alive, so they can be cooked and eaten. A bill has been introduced to the Maine legislature by Democratic Sen. Eloise Vitelli proposing that truck drivers hauling lobsters would be exempt from some hours-of-service restrictions. Haulers of other food products have already been…
There is an idea going around the Minneapolis, Minnesota area that would ban the parking of large commercial vehicles on city streets. A lot of local businesses are complaining about lack of parking for their customers, business fronts are blocked from the public eye, and parking lots are getting blocked…
To all truck drivers around Graves County, Kentucky, it would be a good idea to update your GPS systems. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), there is some new signage at the Interstate 69 Mayfield Ext 21 to help reduce the number of wayward trucks. KYTC is hoping this…
Doing pre-trip and post-trip inspections on your big rig is vital to your safety and the safety of those around you. Getting back on the road is important, but making sure you “kick your tires” could possibly save you from breaking down while out there on the road, saving you…
The Lake Township Police Department in Ohio is starting a new program to help find missing kids and teens in the surrounding areas. They will be putting up bulletin boards at truck stops to post information and pictures about those who have gone missing. With the unique job truckers have…
The people calling the shots out there are looking at ways to save our air, and they have their eyes on cars, trucks, and transportation. California is looking for a zero-emissions regulation on vehicles, including trucks, and is recommending manufacturers build more electric models. With trucks making 20% of the…
The American Trucking Associations has commended Congress and the Trump administration for the ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This agreement is setting the stage for better trade practices between our three countries. It is projected to increase U.S. exports through our North and South borders by a combined $33 billion…
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association as put out a call to action regarding the possible legislation regarding tolling I-80 in Wyoming. The OOIDA is opposed to toll roads and would use legal action if necessary. They did recommend a small increase in the state fuel tax to help take care…