Del Lisk, contributorRecruiting & retentionDriver happiness begins with trustShowing appreciation to drivers and empowering them to play a leading role in their own safety and improvement has never been more important.January 17, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesClass 7-8U.S. dropping Obama-era fuel economy standards for truck enginesThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is eliminating standalone fuel economy regulations for commercial truck engines, citing a lack of statutory authority under the Energy Independence and Security Act.Safety & ComplianceFMCSA advances hours of service flexibility pilots ahead of 2027 expansionGovernment affairsOnly 2 states remain noncompliant with CDL medical card mandateTest Drives110 miles and 100 degrees in Peterbilt's Model 579Safety & ComplianceHow a $604 million judgment is reshaping carrier safety benchmarking