Briefs: truckers challenge parking laws, speed limits, and safety regulations
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Truckers sue Palm Beach County, California introduce smart speed laws, Colorado in commercial vehicle bill Truckers sue Palm Beach County, Florida over parking fines in The Acreage The community of The Acreage in Palm Beach County, Florida, once a parking spot for state and interstate truckers, found itself embroiled in a dispute in February. The controversy […]
Federal decision on CDL testing in Florida
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Florida’s request aimed to alter the standard process of CDL skills testing, which was denied by the FMCSA Federal regulators have made a significant decision regarding the request from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to be exempted from federal regulations concerning commercial truck driver license (CDL) skills testing. In the notice […]
Dispute in The Acreage: heavy trucks won’t be allowed to park
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A debate over heavy truck parking broke out in this Florida county. The Acreage, a census-designated community in Palm Beach County, Florida, finds itself in the midst of intense debate due to a recent ordinance establishing weight limits for trucks operating in the area. Previously used as parking by state and interstate truckers, the community […]
Navigating the Storm: Expert Insights into Freight and Trucking Fraud
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By Bob Dilliplaine In the dynamic world of freight and trucking, the current economic climate has ushered in a challenging era marked by a significant rise in fraudulent activities. As an industry expert with years of experience, I’m here to guide you through these turbulent times, offering crucial insights and strategies to safeguard your business […]
High-risk profession: trucking leads the deadliest occupations in the USA
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The transportation and movement of materials in general claimed 1,369 lives. The most affected area of all those measured. Transportation is the sector with the highest number of deaths, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data was extracted from the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2022 and demonstrates not only the […]
What speed would Santa Claus need to visit all the houses on the planet and what would happen to him?
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He would require such powerful power and the consumption of so much fuel that the trip would be extremely expensive to begin with. Have you ever wondered what Santa would actually have to do to reach all the children’s homes in the world? How fast should the famous sleigh travel to deliver so many gifts […]
From the truck to the stage: five drivers who crossed film and music
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Elvis was told in a casting that he better continue with trucks. Stories of drivers who marked generations. Actors and great musicians began their working lives in trucks and shared a generation with other drivers who had the luxury, for example, of meeting Elvis at a stop or with Sean Connery at the occasional meal. […]
Briefs: Taxes and Budgets for Transportation in Pennsylvania, California, and Florida
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Pennsylvania plans to modify electric vehicle taxes, California on bond approval and Florida designates truck parking budget Pennsylvania: Taxes for Electric Vehicles On December 11th, the House Transportation Committee voted in favor of a Senate-backed bill, with 22 votes in favor and 3 against, aiming to replace the alternative fuels tax for non-commercial electric vehicle […]
USA’s 6 biggest natural disasters and the role of insurance
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A list of the six largest natural disasters in the history of the United States and the role played by insurance in these events Throughout its history, the United States has had to recover from catastrophic events such as hurricanes, and the role of insurance agencies has been crucial in these circumstances. Insurance plays an […]
The strangest insurance policies in the world: from abductions to people dying of laughter
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Did you know that there is a policy that protects you in case you conceive an alien? Or that those abandoned at the altar have a backup? There are insurance agencies in the world and in the United States that are, to say the least, strange. Some fit into the most complex minds, but, surprisingly, […]