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ARLINGTON, Va. — US truck tonnage rose 1.5% in July, according to the latest figures from the American Trucki… [Full Story] More: continued here

A bill in the New Jersey Senate is intended to help curb road rage. Dubbed “Jessica’s Law,” the measure would boost the punishment for anyone who drives recklessly in an attempt to endanger someone. More: continued here

A company recall of certain Garmin electronic devices does not include GPS units specifically designed for truckers. The company is recalling 1.25 million Garmin nüvi devices that contain a certain type of battery that can overheat and pose a potential fire hazard. More: continued here

DALLAS, Texas — There are several issues weighing heavily on the minds of US fleet executives who were speaki… [Full Story] More: continued here

A bill on its way to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk would protect the privacy of drivers using the FasTrak payment system for toll roads and bridges. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

The morning commute got off to a slow start along Interstate 4 in Orange County on Friday after a big rig caught fire. More: continued here

The state’s draft truck regulations expired this week with little fanfare and without ever being put into effect. More: continued here

Moore Freight Service, which specializes in flat glass transportation, has been named one of the fastest growing private companies in 2010 by Inc. More: continued here

Truckers on I-10 will have at least two new electrification options at truck stops in the near future when traveling through Cochise County, AZ. Recently, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announced it had received a $2 million grant from the EPA to install 100 electric hookups at two locations as part of its anti-idling [...]

DALLAS, Texas — The demise of some 5,823 US trucking companies and the voluntary parking of equipment by surv… [Full Story] More: continued here