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DOT appropriations bill would provide dedicated truck parking funding
The U.S. House's THUD appropriations bill is poised for a markup Thursday and currently includes provisions related to truck parking, speed limiters and more. Also: House bill would require carriers to submit positive hair drug tests to FMCSA Clearinghouse; Truck Parking Club gets investment from Cat Scale.
July 17, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs makes first Congressional appearance
In his first step toward confirmation to lead FMCSA, Derek Barrs testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Wednesday to answer questions related to his views on Congressional priorities for the agency.
July 16, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Regulations
New Indiana law takes aim at 'predatory' towing
The new law, effective as of July 1, addresses police towing rotations, invoice itemization requirements and more. Also: North Carolina predatory towing bill signed into law; New York-based On Time Trucking receives ISO certification for warehousing, distribution operations.
July 16, 2025
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Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know
While the trucking industry gains temporary relief from complex mandates, fleet managers must now navigate significant uncertainty, balancing the outcome of litigation against ongoing market demands for sustainability.
July 15, 2025
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FMCSA gives drivers, carriers leeway on new electronic med cert rule
The agency has issued a waiver that allows drivers and motor carriers to use a paper copy of the driver's medical certificate for up to 15 days after the certificate was issued, giving more time for the information to be posted to the driver's MVR.
July 14, 2025
Regulations
Traffic fatalities continue downward trend: NHTSA
NHTSA's traffic fatality estimates for the first quarter of 2025 reveal a 6.3% decline from the year prior. Also: Truck busted in Texas with $23M of meth concealed in load of papayas; Border Patrol crackdown in Laredo on human- and drug-smuggling has canceled 1K CDLs since 2008.
July 14, 2025
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Is it time to revisit your company’s product roadmap?
This year's disruptions are a game-changer. Companies that strategically adjust their product roadmaps will win.
July 11, 2025
Regulations
What fleets should know about recent regulatory changes
From the renewed enforcement of the English language proficiency regulations to the implementation of the electronic medical certificate rule and more, fleets need to ensure they remain compliant.
July 11, 2025
Equipment controls
Bill to ban driverless trucks vetoed in Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill last month that would have required a CDL holder to be present in autonomous trucks operating in the state. Also: Pennsylvania enforcement blitz targets aggressive driving; more.
July 10, 2025
Regulations
How to stay compliant amid confusion around new electronic med cert rule
With still a dozen states yet to comply with FMCSA's rule for electronic transmission of medical certificates, there is some confusion about ensuring compliance. Here, find tips from compliance experts on how to best ensure you and your drivers are authorized to operate.
July 9, 2025
Regulations
Truck drivers responding to Texas flooding get regulatory relief
Drivers providing direct assistance to the flooding emergency in Texas received regulatory relief from Parts 390-399 of the federal regulations through Aug. 4. Also: Propane haulers ask for hours-of-service exemption for winter months; Oregon cracks down on unauthorized HHG movers.
July 9, 2025
Regulations
Chicken processor fleet wants to use HOS ag exemption
Indiana-based Protein Transport, which transports chicken products, is petitioning FMCSA to allow it to utilize the 150-air-mile HOS exemption. Also: Truck driver caught attempting to smuggle 13 illegal immigrants in N.M.; recalls for Great Dane trailers, nat-gas Freightliner Cascadias.
July 8, 2025
Regulations
House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
The legislation is now awaiting President Trump's signature. Also: Massachusetts seeks CDL skills testing waiver; truck driver sentenced for human smuggling; PA Turnpike tolls set to increase in 2026.
July 4, 2025
Regulations
CloudTrucks petitions FMCSA for exemption from certain driver application regs
The fleet of more than 700 owner-operators wants to use its own verification process using federal databases rather than requiring driver applicants to provide previous employment information. Also: Ryder recognizes Driver of the Year winners; new Boss Truck Shop in Arkansas.
July 3, 2025
Regulations
DataQs reform: FMCSA pivots to new state requirements for funding
Following up on a 2023 proposal to add appeals processes for third-stage DataQs reviews, FMCSA responded to comments received by pivoting to a different approach, state-level changes to the DataQs requirements for MCSAP Grant funding.
July 2, 2025
Regulations
ATD leaders send letter to key legislators opposing REPAIR Act
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) submitted letters to the ranking members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce Committee Tuesday in opposition of H.R. 1566/S. 1379, also known as the REPAIR Act.
July 1, 2025
Regulations
North Carolina bill addresses predatory towing issues
A bill passed by the state's legislature bans commercial truck booting for parking and looks to prevent towing companies from holding cargo hostage. Also: I-40 reopened in Tennessee after nine-day closure; Mack recalls certain Anthem, Granite, MD Electric trucks.
July 1, 2025
Alternative power
'Big Beautiful Bill' removes biofuel, renewable diesel 'disadvantage,' experts claim
A new bill could be a big win for greener trucking. By restoring tax parity for biofuels, the legislation aims to fix a failing market, lower emissions with renewable diesel, and reduce costs for consumers.
June 30, 2025
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