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Unveiling the Top Trucking Bottlenecks: A $95 Billion Impact on Freight Costs

Once more, crossing from New Jersey into New York City continues to pose significant challenges for professional drivers. Located in Lee, New Jersey, the junction of Interstate 95 and State Route 4 stands out as the most congested bottleneck for truckers among the 100 identified by the American Transportation Research Institute in its 13th annual […]

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Winter Storm Alert: PennDOT Enforces Full Commercial Vehicle Travel Ban

Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation, PennDOT, has declared a complete ban on commercial motor vehicle (CMV) travel on specific roads in anticipation of an incoming winter storm. Effective at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, PennDOT will place full Tier 4 CMV restrictions on the roadways: A Tier 4 restriction is a “complete CMV restriction,” PennDOT

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A 2022 Kenworth W900L Livestock-Hauling Owner-Op’s Pride

Cody Davis, who operates Davis Trucking LLC from Cokeville, Wyoming, transports livestock throughout the United States using his 2022 Kenworth W900L truck and a 2023 Merritt livestock trailer. At the 2023 Shell Rotella SuperRigs event in Gillette, Wyoming, Davis showcased his setup, which claimed victory in three categories: Tractor-Trailer Division, Best Chrome, and Best Lights.

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1989 Freightliner Cabover: A Mighty 250-Wheelbase Beast

Introducing the 1989 Freightliner Cabover, a true titan of the road with its impressive 250-inch wheelbase. This iconic rig boasts a commanding presence on highways and byways, combining rugged durability with reliable performance. Whether hauling heavy loads cross-country or navigating tight urban streets, this Cabover delivers unmatched power and versatility. With its classic design and

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USDOT Proposes Ban on Predatory Towing Junk Fees: Safeguarding Truckers’ Interests

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has urged for increased safeguards to shield truckers from exploitative towing charges, which often lead to substantial financial burdens. In a recent submission to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the proposed prohibition of unfair fees, USDOT highlighted the detrimental impact of predatory towing on the trucking industry and

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FMCSA Greenlights Truckers’ Transition: Embracing Cameras Over Rear-View Mirrors

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has given its approval to a request allowing trucking companies to use advanced video camera technology instead of traditional rear-view mirrors. On February 2, 2024, the FMCSA announced its decision to extend a regulatory exemption requested by Stoneridge, Inc., a company based in Michigan. This exemption permits truck

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