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After over three years of deliberations aimed at increasing minimum insurance requirements for the trucking industry, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to halt this initiative, citing a lack of sufficient data to justify moving forward—at least for the time being. B
In 1980, Congress set a minimum insurance requirement of $750,000 for motor carriers during the deregulation of the trucking industry, a figure that has remained unchanged. A new bill in the House of Representatives aims to raise this minimum to $5 million. The Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Vict
The Impact of Sun Exposure on Skin: A Cautionary Tale A 69-year-old truck driver has shared a startling example of how 28 years of sun exposure can affect the skin. The results are alarming. Visual Evidence of Skin Damage The accompanying photograph illustrates the extreme aging of the left side of
Acquisition of PalFleet Service Bodies by Reading Truck Group Reading Truck Group will assume customers, staff, and assets at four PalFleet sites, acquiring its service body line. (Photo courtesy of PalFleet) Purchase Agreement Details Reading Truck Group has finalized an agreement to acquire the se
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › A visual representation of the ongoing debate over increasing trucking insurance minimums to better protect crash victims. Gainesville Today U.S. Representatives Jesús ‘Chuy’ García (D-Illinois) and Derek Tran (D-California) have reintroduced the ‘Fair
USPS Enhances Trucking Safety Policies WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In an effort to improve safety standards on American roads, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will collaborate with its trucking partners to eliminate the use of non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) operators who
Northern Tool + Equipment Hosts Monster Jam® Truck Event in Macon PR Newswire Macon, Ga., April 14, 2026 Northern Tool + Equipment is set to bring an exciting experience to the Macon community with an appearance by a Monster Jam® truck. Scheduled for Thursday, April 30, customers will get a chance t
On April 10, 2026, Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Derek Tran (CA-45) presented the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act in Washington, DC. This proposed legislation seeks to modernize federal insurance standards for interstate motor carriers and enhance financial security f
California Governor Signs Bill to Hold Retailers Accountable for Labor Violations Governor Jerry Brown of California has enacted a law aimed at making retailers partially responsible when they collaborate with trucking companies known for labor violations. Overview of SB 1402 The legislation, design
