The Trucking Alliance, a smaller industry group with big players, is focusing on safety issues to influence public policy. They’re planning for 2026 and beyond after a turbulent 2025. Freightwaves is sharing interviews with key Trucking Alliance members, discussing various safety topics affecting drivers and carriers. One major concern is the stagnant minimum insurance requirement for carriers at $750,000 set in 1980. The Trucking Alliance recommends increasing this to $2.9 million, adjusted for inflation. They also address English language proficiency requirements and ELD enforcement issues. The Alliance aims to improve safety and compliance in the trucking industry.

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