Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].RegulationsStates challenge latest EPA, CARB truck emissions rulesAttorneys General from multiple states filed separate legal challenges Monday looking to derail the EPA's Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas regs and California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule, both of which set the stage for a transition to zero-emission trucks.May 14, 2024BusinessNew Jersey doubling liability insurance minimumsThe new law takes effect July 1, but it's unclear how carriers not based in New Jersey will be affected. Also: New aftermarket warranty package covers electronic components, systems; fleet owner indicted for tax evasion.May 10, 2024EmissionsConsumer protections included in Phase 3 EPA ruleThe agency is requiring manufacturers to provide customer-facing battery durability monitoring, as well as warranties on the batteries and emissions-related components in electric trucks.March 29, 2024RegulationsJudge 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, 2024TrucksCummins to pay $1.675B penalty for alleged Clean Air Act violationsDOJ said Cummins allegedly installed defeat devices on 630,000 model year 2013 to 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 pickup truck engines, as well as undisclosed auxiliary emission control devices on 330,000 model year 2019 to 2023 RAM 2500 and 3500 engines.December 22, 2023RegulationsCTA 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, 2023Previous PagePage 2 of 7Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against WernerThe state's highest court said the "sole substantial factor" that led to a fatal 2014 crash was not the fault of Werner nor its driver, but that of the pickup truck driver who lost control, crossed a median and struck the Werner truck.Trucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truckBusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayRegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules
