Tag: Truckers
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Tennessee passes law forbidding use of state funds for ELD enforcement on some ag haulers
Last week Tennessee governor Bill Haslam signed a bill into law that would prevent any state funds to be used for the enforcement of Electronic Logging Device regulations for certain agricultural haulers.
20/20 report highlights challenges faced by female truckers
A new report premiering Friday on 20/20 will focus on female truckers and the lengths that they have to go to in order to stay safe on the road.
VIDEO: Driver shares terrifying video of suicide by truck attempt
A trucker recently shared unbelievable video of a man's suicide by truck attempt that was thwarted by the driver's quick action.
California bill would punish retailers who work with trucking companies that abuse their drivers
A new bill submitted by a California Democrat seeks to put a stop to the exploitation of port truck drivers by making retailers who hire abusive trucking companies jointly liable for violations of the state's labor laws.
Milwaukee sheriff’s new “Joint Truck Enforcement Task Force” kicks off inspection blitz
This Monday, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office joined forces with other law enforcement agencies -- including Wisconsin state troopers -- to target truck drivers with a major safety crackdown.
West Virginia Turnpike toll fees on track to double
The West Virginia Parkways Authority unanimously voted to move forward with a proposal that will double the current WV Turnpike fees. The vote was taken...
VIDEO: Man tased during trucker protest in Washington
Disturbing video that was captured during today's truck driver protest activities in Washington show a man being tased and then put into handcuffs by authorities as a group of angry drivers look on.
Pennsylvania Turnpike to punish toll dodgers with felony charges
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning on pursuing serious criminal charges against drivers who skip out on paying tolls.
Seattle mayor pushes “congestion tolling” plan to fight climate change
In an attempt to reduce carbon emissions, Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan has proposed a new 'congestion pricing' toll system for city roadways.
Fact Check: Carrier One’s Claim of $260k Plus a Year in Gross Revenue
Many drivers question the validity of Carrier One’s claim that their drivers are averaging $260,000 or more a year in gross revenue.
Michigan troopers ask locals not to bubble wrap that bridge that trucks keep hitting
The Michigan State Patrol has issued a warning to the state's residents to refrain from bubble wrapping the 100th Street bridge in Byron Township, which has been hit by five trucks so far this year.
Truckers help cops capture dangerous car driver
Police say that a group of truckers came together to help officers arrest a dangerous suspect who crashed his car in their trucking company's parking lot.
