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Starting January 1, a new law in Colorado will prohibit drivers from using handheld electronic devices while driving, though hands-free devices will still be allowed. This expanded law now goes beyond just banning texting; it includes prohibiting holding or manually using a phone or other mobile device for any purpose, including making calls. All drivers […]

The New York State Thruway has introduced new rules that will prevent certain drivers from accessing the thruway. According to a spokesperson for the thruway, the regulation targets drivers who have unpaid tolls, prohibiting them from using the road. Enforcement will rely on tracking license plates, as some drivers use fake plates to dodge toll

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The U.S. average diesel price rose by 2 cents to reach $3.573 per gallon, as per data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on October 28. This increase follows a 7.8-cent drop last week to $3.553 per gallon, which had interrupted a four-week stretch of rising prices. In the EIA’s weekly survey, diesel prices went

An Alaska-based trucking company has been selected to deliver this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Lynden Transport will serve as the official carrier, transporting the Capitol Christmas Tree from Tongass National Forest in Alaska to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. This marks the second time in under a decade that Lynden has been given

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is notifying truck drivers that the regulations for commercial vehicle tire chains will begin this week. On Monday, WSP released an announcement reminding that the state’s tire chain requirements for commercial vehicles will be enforced starting Friday. From November 1 to April 1, all vehicles and vehicle combinations over 10,000

The Iowa State Patrol’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit recently posted a dramatic video of a rollover crash to emphasize the importance of load securement for semi-truck drivers. The accident happened on October 17 at the North I-35/I-80 ramp. “Watch your speed when negotiating curves and always ensure your cargo is secured so it cannot shift! Thankfully,

The union representing dock workers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts, from Maine to Texas, and the shipping companies that depend on them have agreed to restart contract negotiations next month. Earlier in the month, the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. reached a preliminary agreement on wages and

Governor Jim Justice, alongside the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT), recently awarded Specialty Groups Inc. a $4.7 million contract to enhance and install Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations across West Virginia. These roadside stations gather data on weather and road conditions, which is then sent to the WVDOT’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) in

A recent report from the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. reveals that heavy-duty truck parts and labor costs continue to decrease, though the rate of decline slowed in the second quarter. The latest Decisiv/TMC North American Service Event Benchmark Report indicates a 0.7% drop in parts and labor costs in