Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Regulations'Destined to fail': Trucking sounds off to EPA on new Phase 3 greenhouse-gas regsTrucking stakeholders asked the agency to consider the infrastructure challenges ahead for meeting the strict regs. The vast majority of commenters at hearings ongoing this week, however, called for even stricter emissions regs on heavy-duty trucks.May 3, 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, 2023RegulationsATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearingATA President and CEO was on a panel of industry reps during a hearing Wednesday of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Spear outlined some of trucking's biggest headwinds, including highway congestion, parking and more.February 2, 2023RegulationsNavajo Express settles with DOJ over immigration-related discrimination claimsNavajo admitted no wrongdoing in connection with DOJ's investigation, which claimed that the company discriminated against non-U.S. citizen workers when checking their permission to work in the United States.December 14, 2022RegulationsSpeed limiters, automatic emergency braking lead FMCSA's 2023 agendaFMCSA plans to move forward with several rulemakings in 2023, including proposals to require speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems on large trucks, a proposal to ensure the safe introduction of autonomous trucks, and more.October 14, 2022Economic trendsFreight disruption likely for Florida coast as HOS waivers issued ahead of hurricane landfallInbound volumes are likely to pick up immediately in the Tampa Bay area after Hurricane Ian moves in, with outbound lagging 'a week or two.'September 27, 2022RegulationsSupreme Court decision on AB 5 remains on holdSCOTUS did not include the California Trucking Association’s challenge to California’s AB 5 independent contractor law in its latest Order List issued Monday.June 27, 2022RegulationsSpeed limiter notice published, opening 30-day comment periodThe advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking does not propose any regulatory changes, but rather seeks to answer questions related to speed limiters and electronic engine control units to help FMCSA in creating the new rulemaking.May 3, 2022WorkforceHow recruiting military veterans can help solve many fleet issuesFrom improving retention and safety to onboarding skills only found in the military, veterans can add more value to a fleet than just filling an empty seat.March 30, 2022Previous PagePage 4 of 8Next PageTop StoriesFreight demandTruckload rates hold steady as holiday freight season tests limited capacityTruckload rates remain near historic highs and carriers retain strong negotiating leverage as rising peak-season freight volumes meet limited equipment capacity and elevated fuel costs.ComponentsHeavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swingsFreight demandProposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report findsMergers & AcquisitionsPS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisitionIndustryDemocratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations
