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Eric Miller

Senior Reporter

@ericdmiller46

Eric Miller has been a reporter and writer at publications nationwide for 40 years. He’s been at Transport Topics the past 11 years, currently on the paper’s government team; worked as a reporter at the Dallas Morning News; reporter, editor and member of the investigative team at The Arizona Republic; reporter at the Tampa Tribune; city editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican; and senior writer for D Magazine in Dallas.


Government, Business, Safety

Experts Update Trucking Executives on Legal Issues

AUSTIN, Texas — Legal experts updated trucking executives on pending and future legal issues, including possible changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CSA program.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 18, 2023
Business

Andrew Boyle Brings Heart and Humor to ATA Chairman's Post

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations ended its 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition with an evening of celebration after electing Andrew Boyle as its 79th chairman.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 17, 2023
Government, Business

ATA Chairman Boyle Views Selection as Opportunity to Serve

Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, knows the commitment that comes with being named chairman of American Trucking Associations. But he views it as an opportunity to serve.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 17, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

California Trucking Association Sues to Block CARB Rule

The California Trucking Association has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of the California Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 17, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Hydrogen or Electric Batteries? There's No Clear Answer

AUSTIN, Texas — Transportation experts agree that there is no single answer for which alternative power source is best to carry the trucking industry to a zero-emission future.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 16, 2023
Government, Business

Expert Panel Offers Tips on Trucking Advocacy

AUSTIN, Texas — By the end of this year, 267 trucking industry advocates from 30 states will have participated in 294 meetings with members of Congress or their staff, an expert panel said.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 15, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety

MCE Executive Panel: Safety Culture Must Come From the Top

AUSTIN, Texas — The safety culture for any carrier must be established from the top down, said executives at American Trucking Associations’ 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 15, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Truck Drivers Who Fail Drug Tests: Where Are They Going?

FMCSA's  Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is taking drivers caught using drugs off the roads. However, several thousand remain in prohibited driving status after failing their drug tests.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 11, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Speeding Tops Infractions During Operation Safe Driver Week

Speeding was a top infraction for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers during this summer’s Operation Safe Driver Week.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 6, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Accident Litigation Expert: Beware the Nuclear Settlement

WASHINGTON — While nuclear verdicts in accident litigation are a major concern in the industry, it’s the nuclear settlements that litigation expert Steve Wood said are more problematic.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 5, 2023