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Emissions

Emissions
Pushmi-Pullyus in freight
As federal truck regulations shift, will OEMs and fleets revert to old tech or continue toward lower emissions?
February 26, 2026
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Regulations
EPA faces litigation after GHG regs rollback
A coalition of health and environmental advocacy organizations are suing the EPA and Administrator Lee Zeldin over the recent rescission of the 2009 Endangerment finding and subsequent GHG emissions regs. Also: New Fleet Advantage program aims to help fleets control equipment acquisition costs.
February 20, 2026
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January 13, 2026
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Trucks
Detroit readies rollout of new 2027 engines
The next generation Detroit Diesels deliver enhanced efficiency designed to help offset the impacts from emissions-related changes.
February 19, 2026
The Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines will be available beginning in January 2027, with Gen 6 DD16 production following in January 2028.
Emissions
ATA asks EPA to revisit its looming NOx rule as OEMs eye 2027 engine launch
Most OEMs are in the final stages of getting their Model Year 2027 engines ready for order.
February 18, 2026
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Emissions
Feds set to strike key emissions tentpole this week
EPA is set to wipe out its own greenhouse gas (GHG) rules for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines.
February 11, 2026
The endangerment finding has allowed presidential administrations to regulate six greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride) since 2009.
Emissions
New Hampshire vehicle inspections reinstated: New deadlines & court ruling
New Hampshire’s vehicle inspection repeal is on hold following a federal court order.
February 2, 2026
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Regulations
California 'smog check' rule 'discriminates' against out-of-state truckers: EPA
The EPA's partial disapproval of California's Clean Truck Check regulation means the agency won't enforce it for trucks registered outside the state. CARB, though, will continue enforcement for all trucks operating there, regardless of where they are registered.
January 28, 2026
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Alternative power
Petitions look to pressure OEMs into dropping CARB lawsuit
More than 50,000 people have signed petitions calling on the world’s biggest truck manufacturers to drop their lawsuit against California and commit to clean trucking. Also: Former Mass. trooper sentenced for role in CDL bribery scheme; 45 OOS orders issued during week-long enforcement blitz in Wyoming.
November 26, 2025
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Emissions
EPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'
The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.
November 17, 2025
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Regulations
Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold
A new Senate bill targets "life-threatening" engine shutdowns caused by emissions systems in cold weather.
November 12, 2025
A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.
Alternative power
Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices
Clean energy advocates are urging regulators in California, New York, and Washington to mandate ZEV truck price disclosure as a condition for state incentives.
November 8, 2025
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Regulations
OEMs win first round of CARB's Clean Truck lawsuit
Court: CARB is "enjoined from implementing, enforcing, attempting to enforce, or threatening to enforce the Clean Truck Partnership."
November 3, 2025
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Emissions
CARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions deal
Legal battle over the Clean Truck Partnership escalates as CARB files a lawsuit against truck makers.
October 30, 2025
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Regulations
New legislation takes aim at emissions control devices
The Diesel Truck Liberation Act would prohibit federal requirements for emissions control devices and onboard diagnostic systems and not allow prosecution under federal law for tampering with emissions equipment. Also: Truck Parking Club expands.
October 20, 2025
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Regulations
CARB rips EPA's 'sloppy and amateurish' effort to repeal GHG regs
CARB charges that the EPA is ignoring decades of its own science to repeal greenhouse gas regulations, putting public health and the economy at risk.
September 23, 2025
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Regulations
Truck makers' challenge to Clean Truck pact a response to a bad deal
Truck manufacturers are challenging the Clean Truck Partnership not out of bad faith, but due to a changed legal landscape and poor EV truck sales.
September 22, 2025
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Regulations
CARB proposes 'emergency' emissions regs to reinstate prior regulations
Following Congress and the Trump administration's disapproval of EPA waivers, CARB is looking to reinstate previous regulations as lawsuits play out. Also: Robinhood ELD revoked by FMCSA; Iowa ag haulers get weight-limit relief; Averitt earns sustainability recognition.
September 22, 2025
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Regulations
Clean Truck group asks truck and engine OEMs to drop lawsuit
Global environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club and NRDC, are pressuring major truck manufacturers to honor the Clean Truck Partnership.
September 18, 2025
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Recruiting & retention
Driver churn costs fleets $13K, report shows. Is tech helping or hurting?
A new report suggests that technology in the cab is having a greater impact on driver retention with more than half of drivers surveyed saying it influences their decision to remain with a fleet.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Wednesday introduced the Dalilah Law–legislation that would require states to take specific measures to get illegal alien truck drivers off America’s roads to receive federal Department of Transportation funding.
Regulations
Trump's Dalilah Law introduced into Senate, DOT funding tied to state compliance
President Donald Trump used Tuesday night's State of the Union address to call on Congress to pass a bill that bars any state from granting commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to illegal immigrants.
Regulations
Trump champions more CDL reforms in State of the Union, calls on Congress to pass new law
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Test Drives
Test drive: Mack's brand-new Pioneer
The Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines will be available beginning in January 2027, with Gen 6 DD16 production following in January 2028.
Trucks
Detroit readies rollout of new 2027 engines
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