Articles Tagged: Trucking

Groups offer scholarships, seek policy changes to attract more workers

Iowans who sue after being struck by a commercial vehicle would be limited to receiving $5 million for pain and suffering.

Supporters of the bill have said it would prevent “nuclear verdicts” -- which have been seen in other states -- that deliver tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in lawsuits against trucking companies.

State senators now must consider changes House made to bill

Iowans affected by crashes involving commercial truck drivers pleaded with lawmakers Thursday to abandon a bill that shields trucking companies from liability in some cases.

The bill would limit damages related to death, injuries and other non-economic damages to $1 million in lawsuits involving commercial vehicle companies.

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