In The News

• NHTSA reduces truck stopping distances 30 percent

  By Reed Black, staff writer, Land Line
  Posted Jul 27th 2009 3:57AM

  The government issued a new braking standard for heavy trucks Friday, July 24, which is designed to improve stopping ...

• Data find all cell phone use dangerous

  By Jill Dunn - eTrucker.com
  Posted Jul 27th 2009 3:54AM

  Since 2003, federal officials withheld information that indicated using hands-free cell phones while driving was as d...

• McCaskill Brings Back 'Hot Fuel' Bill

  By TruckingInfo.com
  Posted Jul 23rd 2009 5:13AM

  Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation requiring the installation of automatic temperature compen...

• Senate fails to pass concealed carry amendment

  By Jami Jones, Senior Editor, Land Line
  Posted Jul 23rd 2009 5:11AM

  Falling short by two votes, the amendment seeking to allow concealed carry permit holders to carry in all concealed c...

• Ohio bill would allow paramedics to give BAC tests

  By Keith Goble, state legislative editor
  Posted Jul 23rd 2009 5:08AM

  Paramedics would be allowed to draw the blood of drivers suspected of being under the influence, if an Ohio state law...