Mississippi has enacted a new law that aims to cut down on predatory truck towing in the state, and bans boots and other devices. Also: Senators call on NHTSA to enhance regs around automated driving systems; truck tonnage dipped in March.
The law establishes a new Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee, which will set regulations and standards for towing in the state, and more. Also: FBI warns of "smishing" toll collection scam; three Autocar recalls issued.