Matt ColeMatt Cole is the News Editor for CCJ and Overdrive. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsJudge rules against trucking in latest attempt to block AB 5California's AB 5 law, which contradicts trucking's traditional leased owner-operator model, does not violated the F4A or the U.S. and California constitutions, a judge ruled March 15.March 18, 2024RegulationsSpeed limiter rulemaking now expected in MayFMCSA has moved its expected publication date for a speed limiter mandate proposal from December to May. The latest DOT Significant Rulemakings Report also sheds light on other rulemakings, including automated emergency brakes and more.January 29, 2024RegulationsCalifornia state senator wants speed limiters on all vehiclesThe proposed bill would require all vehicles built or sold in California to be equipped with speed limiters, and all trucks built, sold or registered there to have side underride guards. Also: DOT awards $300M for truck parking projects.January 29, 2024RegulationsFederal court rules sleeper berth time beyond 8 hours must be paidThe First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a previous ruling that, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, team drivers should be paid for time spent in the sleeper berth beyond 8 hours because time spent there is to the benefit of the employer.January 3, 2024RegulationsCTA files lawsuit to block CARB's diesel truck banThe lawsuit seeks a preliminary and permanent injunction to bar CARB from implementing and enforcing its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which is set to begin taking effect on Jan. 1, 2024.October 18, 2023RegulationsFMCSA opens door for California, Washington to challenge its Trump-era meal-and-rest-break preemptionsFMCSA previously determined the states' Meal and Rest Break (MRB) rules were preempted by federal HOS regulations. Now, the agency is laying the groundwork for waivers from the preemption. Teamsters applauded the move, as other orgs pledged to fight it.August 11, 2023RegulationsCARB, truck and engine OEMs enter partnership to meet clean air goalsCARB will align with EPA’s 2027 regulations for nitrogen oxide emissions and commits to providing no less than four years of lead time and at least three years of regulatory stability before imposing new requirements.July 6, 2023CompaniesYellow shouldn't have received $700M COVID bailout, Congressional report saysThe Congressional Oversight Commission, in its final report on Yellow's $700 million COVID relief loan, said the fleet did not meet the qualifications of a “business critical to maintaining national security.”June 29, 2023RegulationsEPA hosting public hearing on proposed Phase 3 GHG regsThe EPA will host public hearings May 2-3 to discuss new proposed GHG regs for heavy trucks.April 16, 2023CompaniesNorth Carolina-based FreightWorks shuttering operationsThe nearly 200-truck fleet is not stranding any drivers or freight, and all employees will receive a final paycheck. Also: FMCSA closes investigation into TuSimple crash; Averitt opens new Kentucky distribution center; Volvo names top dealer groups.March 9, 2023Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesEconomic trendsEquipment, auto haulers may feel strain from Baltimore bridge collapseThe Baltimore port was a major player in the import/export of construction and farm equipment, cars and light trucks and bulk minerals.TechnologyBaltimore bridge collapse puts low-clearance tech in focusEconomic trendsPopulation shift will soon drive trucking tidal wave, expert saysIndicatorsUnexpected change plays role in used truck market activityFeatured SponsorReport: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair