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1 day ago | landline.media | Mark Schremmer

Authorities in Louisiana have made arrests related to what investigators are calling a multimillion-dollar staged crash scheme. According to a news release from Louisiana State Police, an investigation led to the arrests of Justin Ledet, 45; Steven Thomas, 38; and Alfred Onezine, 37. The investigation began in March after Louisiana State Police received a criminal complaint from the Louisiana Department of Insurance following a report from a trucking company.

2 days ago | landline.media | Mark Schremmer

Several groups related to the trucking industry are asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to modernize its National Consumer Complaint Database. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association told lawmakers earlier this year that the systems should be overhauled. Additionally, the American Trucking Associations, Truck Safety Coalition, Transportation Intermediaries Association and Small Business in Transportation Coalition recently filed comments asking for improvements.

3 days ago | landline.media | Mark H. Reddig

The biennial update is something every trucker on his or her own authority has to do – but it’s not that hard, and you can do it yourself. Also, the easy way isn’t always the best way. That’s why leased-on truckers should have their own insurance coverage. And Washington state’s governor has OK’d a $15.5-billion, two-year transportation budget – one that includes new and increased taxes and fees.

4 days ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Progress continues at statehouses around the nation to raise road revenue. Collecting more fuel tax is a popular option among legislators. So far this year, 18 transportation-funding measures have been adopted across the country. The American Road and Transportation Builders Association reports the new revenue approved totals more than $7 billion. WashingtonWashington Gov.

4 days ago | landline.media | Mark Schremmer

As lawmakers begin to draft the next highway bill, representatives of large carriers will certainly be pushing for the inclusion of provisions to increase truck weight limits. The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks is pushing back, saying that bigger and heavier trucks are more likely to crash and will shorten the lifespan of the nation’s roads and bridges.