Truckers, we know your lives are very busy. For those drivers who don’t have the time to scroll through every news article out there, RoadPro has summarized what we found to be the most relevant articles hopefully pertaining to you and your state.

Ohio

After raising the speed limit in 2013 on many 65 mph roads, Ohio is seeing a 24 percent increase in crashes on these roads. They are now working to create a plan to reduce this increase by having more troopers on duty, possibly reducing of the limit back to 65 mph and launching a “Stop Speeding Before It Stops You” campaign. Truckers should be especially cautious on Ohio stretches of I-70, I-71 and U.S. 33 as troopers are going to be focusing on those spots.  Read the full article here.

Iowa

Work zone crashes have become incredibly high in Iowa, which is said to be attributed to “a surge in construction projects and an increase in miles driven by motorists”.  So far, ten deaths have occurred in work zone crashes this year. Transportation department officials are working to combat this issue with “extra enforcement by state troopers and department officers, using electric speed sensors, traffic sensors, and electronic message boards to warn motorists of problems ahead”. Drivers need to be more aware of speed limits and sudden stops when driving in work zones.  Read the full article here. 

Massachusetts

Governor Charlie Baker is supporting a proposal to ban motorists from holding their cell phones while driving in Massachusetts. This bill would also make it illegal for motorists to hold GPS’s and any other electronic device. Drivers will only be allowed a “single touch or swipe to activate a hands-free mechanism”. We will find out if this bill gets passed in January, and if it does Massachusetts will be joining more than a dozen states with this law.  Read the full article here.

Didn’t see your state in the headlines? Tune in to what every trucker is talking about today: The Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association has asked for small trucking companies to be exempt from the ELD requirement. Click here to find out what other truckers are saying about this.

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