A bill making its way through the Texas Legislature could make it more difficult for victims to reap multimillion-dollar jury verdicts against truckers in lawsuits that result in serious injury or death following a crash.
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Stakeholders Advocate Action on Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
With policymakers aiming to commence consideration of President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan this spring, groups representing every corner of the transportation landscape appear united in their calls for action on Capitol Hill.
April 7, 2021ATA, Insurance Groups Vow to Tackle Towing Fraud, Staged Accidents
American Trucking Associations, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud have announced a plan to combine their resources to pursue legislation to tackle two of trucking’s biggest problems — towing fraud and staged accidents.
April 6, 2021Maine Gov. Mills’ Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Vehicle Electrification
Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order to accelerate “clean transportation solutions” through measures such as increased charging infrastructure and more electric vehicles.
April 5, 2021Biden’s Big Infrastructure Plan Hits McConnell, GOP Blockade
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are betting that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the $2.25 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments.
April 5, 2021Ford-Backed Self-Driving Startup Argo AI Mulling IPO This Year
Argo AI, the self-driving startup backed by Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG, is considering going public as soon as this year, according to people familiar with its plans.
April 5, 2021ATA Supports Federal Legislation to Help States Curb Cellphone Use for All Motorists
American Trucking Associations has announced its support for federal legislation aimed at helping states curb distracted driving using cellphones for all motorists, a leading cause of highway accidents and fatalities.
March 31, 2021Truck Parking Legislation Introduced in US House
A bill designed to facilitate access to parking around the country for commercial vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 30, 2021Truckers Speak Out at CARB Workshop on Tough Smog Test Proposal
California environmental regulators gave motor carriers a look at a tweaked heavy-duty vehicle smog inspection and maintenance program proposal that will require motor carriers to “smog test” their fleets quarterly, rather than current requirements for an annual inspection.
March 30, 2021Willard Nearhoof Honored as Maryland’s Top Driver
Willard Nearhoof, a driver for Pitt Ohio, was selected as Maryland’s 2020 Truck Driver of the Year.
March 29, 2021