Over the past two years, insurance rates for trucking companies have increased an average of 20 to 25 percent. Umbrella or excess liability policies have increased even more—over 75 percent—which forces most trucking companies to carry less coverage. By federal law, all commercial haulers must carry $750,000 in liability insurance, which won’t cover most jury […]
May 9, 2021 • AUTO INDUSTRY,
CALIFORNIA,
Electric Vehicle,
EMAIL NEWSLETTER,
Gas Tax,
GPS,
infrastructure,
Infrastructure Funding,
LEGISLATION,
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NEWSLETTER,
NMA,
OREGON,
PRIVACY,
REVENUE GENERATION,
Road Usage Charge,
Road User Charge,
TRAFFIC CONGESTION,
VMT Tax,
WASHINGTON Most experts agree that the way America funds infrastructure is broken. Many of our roads are in terrible shape. The Highway Trust Fund is nearly empty. Many local governments have difficulty paying for year-round road maintenance. The reasons vary. The federal and state gas taxes have never been adjusted for inflation. Many states divert funds […]
May 2, 2021 • Automated Camera Tickets,
CALIFORNIA,
Driver's License,
DUE PROCESS,
EMAIL NEWSLETTER,
LEGISLATION,
NEWSLETTER,
NMA,
SCHOOL BUS,
TICKET FINES Coercion is an ugly word, but lawmakers have been known to use it as a blunt weapon to force compliance by the very people they represent. The latest and all-too-blatant example of legislative intimidation is contained within California Senate Bill 111. While this bill is about the use of school bus automated enforcement, a topic […]
You might not think telecommuting is a motorist issue, but you’re mistaken. Recently, various news outlets stated that almost half of the 160 million American workers commute from home due to the pandemic. Even after COVID-19 vaccinations are available, will working from home continue? Many workers have told researchers that they want to keep working […]
October 25, 2020 • Bicyclist,
CELL PHONE,
DISTRACTED DRIVING,
EMAIL NEWSLETTER,
INSURANCE,
Jaywalking,
LEGISLATION,
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NMA,
PEDESTRIAN,
RACIAL PROFILING,
Road Safety,
SAFETY,
Speed Cameras,
Traffic Safety,
Traffic stops,
VISION ZERO By guest writer Arthur Miller, NYC NMA Member, traffic attorney, and co-owner of the New York Truck Stop website and podcast. The foundation of road safety for all users, motor vehicles, and pedestrians alike, is order and predictability. One of the most dangerous scenarios for a driver lawfully proceeding under power is when someone jaywalks […]
