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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 10, 2025

Volvo Trucks Introduces Geofence Automatic Speed Limitation Service

Volvo Trucks has launched a new service which enables the activation of automatic speed limitation in predefined geographical areas.

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NewsJune 5, 2013

Wayne State University Seeks Impact of Differential Speed Limits

Years of research have produced mixed views on whether different freeway speed limits for cars and trucks make roads safer, but Wayne State University researchers are taking a comprehensive approach to answering that question for state officials.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 22, 2013

Illinois Lawmakers Approve Speed Limit Increase, Uncertain if Governor Will Sign

Illinois lawmakers have given final approval to legislation increasing the speed limit along rural interstate sections to 70 mph, but it's not certain whether the governor will sign it into law.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 2, 2013

Ohio Governor Signs Bill Raising Speed Limit and Road Funding, Higher Truck Weights Dead

Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Monday signed a transportation budget bill that includes higher speed limits and diverting money from the Ohio Turnpike for other road purposes.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeFebruary 7, 2013

States Looking At Higher Speed Limits

Following a bold move by Texas last year authorizing speed limits as high as 85 mph along certain roads, more states are jumping on the bandwagon when it comes to puttin’ the hammer down.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2013

Utah Lawmakers Move Ahead to Increase Speed Limits

Last week Utah state legislators to steps to expand the areas where 80-mph speed limit zones will be allowed in the future.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 1996

No More 55: Close Encounters

HDT editors hit the road to report what truckers really face since the lifting of the national speed limit. All tried to run the posted speed...or lower. Here are their personal accounts from across the country.

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