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Understanding Florida’s Modified Comparative Negligence Law for Electric Truck Operators

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As electric trucks become increasingly prevalent on Florida roads, understanding the nuances of the state’s legal framework is crucial for operators and fleet managers. This legal standard significantly affects how compensation is awarded in accident cases. Legal examples clearly illustrate this principle.

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When Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable for Truck Accidents

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Poor Vehicle Maintenance and Inspections Trucking companies must keep their vehicles in safe working conditions. Federal laws set weight and security standards, but some companies ignore them to save time and money. Companies that cut corners or skip legal requirements put lives at risk.

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FTA to award up to $24.9M to low- or no-emissions transit bus projects

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The LoNo Program provides funding for transit agencies for capital acquisitions and leases of zero emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities such as recharging, refueling, and maintenance facilities. 7407(d)); or.

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How IoT is Revolutionizing Vehicle Safety

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Automakers increasingly incorporate sophisticated IoT systems as standard equipment, driven by consumer demand and evolving safety regulations. For instance, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder earned the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating partly due to its standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite, showcasing how integrated safety systems set new benchmarks.

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The Importance of Mudflaps for Trucks & Heavy Vehicles

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Legal Requirements & Compliance In many places, mudflaps arent just a good ideatheyre required by law. If youre unsure about local requirements, checking with transportation authorities or trucking regulations can help ensure you meet the necessary standards.

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Rail Management Services (RMS) orders 9 more Orange EV T-Series electric yard trucks

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The RMS reorder is consists of nine Extended Duty (160 kWh) trucks, each with galvanized frames but built to three different configurations: new, on-road (DOT compliant), with standard onboard charging; re-manufactured (aka re-powered), off-road, with offboard fast charging; and re-manufactured, off-road, with standard onboard charging.

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Underwriters Laboratories Shifts Stance, Supports Existing UL Gasoline Dispensers for up to E15

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In January, Underwriters Laboratories issued a statement saying that gasoline pumps certified under the UL 87 standard are only covered for handling fuel with up to 10% ethanol. Earlier post.) plastics, elastomers and composites) used in a dispensing system increases as the percentage of ethanol increases.

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