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5 Killed in Pennsylvania When RV Blows Tire, Crashes into Tractor-Trailer

A recreational vehicle blew a tire on an interstate highway in Pennsylvania, crossed the median and collided head-on with a tractor- trailer, killing four people in the RV and the truck driver, authorities said. The crash occurred around 8:50 p.m. …

Cleanup from Chemical Spill that Shut Down I-24 in Tennessee Could Take Time

Cleanup from a chemical spill and fire near Interstate 24 in Tennessee will take several days, after the interstate was shut down and nearby homes evacuated overnight on Thursday. Emergency responders were called to the scene just after 9 p.m. …

School Bus, Tanker Truck Collide, Sending 18 to Hospital in South Carolina

A school bus collided with a tanker truck in South Carolina, sending at least 18 people, mostly children, to the hospital, authorities said. The bus was carrying 36 passengers when it collided with the tanker at about 4 p. m. …

New Risk Retention Group Requirements in Question as Fla. Session Winds Down

Risk retention groups may not be the sexiest of insurance topics, but they have gained new attention this week after the Florida House of Representatives approved a bill that would require strong financial ratings for the groups that operate in …

Georgia Bill Would End Direct Action Suits Against Insurers in Truck Accidents

Truck insurers would be able to avoid being named as defendants in lawsuits filed after trucking accidents under a bill moving through the Georgia General Assembly. Senate Bill 191, reported favorably last week by the Senate Transportation Committee, would repeal …

Georgia Lawmakers Pare Back Bill that Would Increase Truck Weight Limits

Georgia lawmakers are watering down a bill to allow heavier trucks on state highways after widespread opposition to the original measure by state and local officials. Rep. Steven Meeks, a Screven Republican, described the changes as “just really paring this …

Georgia Committee Approves Higher Weight Limits for Trucks, Raising Safety Concerns

A bill that would significantly raise the weight limit for trucks on Georgia highways appears to be gaining steam after it was approved by a state House committee. The House Transportation Committee voted 18-11 to raise the maximum gross vehicle …