Equipment

A closer look at diesel emissions

Despite their collective impact on air quality, the Environmental Protection Agency regulates nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions independently.

January 26, 2023

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Perpetual emissions regulations squander air quality improvement opportunity

Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer says cleaner burning (and more expensive) diesels won't have the quick clean air impact that wider adoption rates of modern engines would.

January 19, 2023

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MEMA's Wilson: This might be the year for right to repair

"We believe this is the Congress to get this done," says MEMA's Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Ann Wilson.

January 18, 2023

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Groups argue Biden decarbonization Blueprint undoes emission strides

Fueling groups contend that tax credits established under the Inflation Reduction Act and promoted in the Biden administration's Blueprint incentivize sustainable aviation fuel production above renewable diesel and biodiesel.

January 11, 2023

EPA eyeing more strict particulate matter regulation

Diesel-powered equipment accounts for more than 70% of all fine particulate matter emissions from U.S. transportation sources, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.

January 6, 2023

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What do OEMs think of EPA's new emission regs?

Truck and engine makers now begin work in earnest on clearing an even higher low emissions bar.

December 26, 2022

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New Yorkers paid to report idling trucks, may expand to parking violations

New Yorkers who have been cashing in by submitting video evidence of commercial vehicles breaking the city's idling law may be getting greater policing power through a bill seeking to extend citizen reporting to parking violations.

December 1, 2022

Brake Safety Week netted clean inspections for most

Nearly 87% of the more than 38,000 trucks inspected across North America had no brake-related critical violations during Brake Safety Week in August, but overall, this year's OOS rate was slightly higher than last year's brake-focused event.

November 16, 2022

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CVSA announces 2023 enforcement blitz dates

CVSA plans four scheduled enforcement campaigns next year.

November 2, 2022

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Eaton, Tenneco meet 2027 NOx requirements with diesel-powered exhaust burner

Burning diesel to improve diesel emissions: Eaton and Tenneco report that they've met CARB's 2027 nitrogen oxide emissions requirement — a 90% drop from today's standard — with a diesel-fueled exhaust burner.

October 31, 2022

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CARB lays out plan to transition trucks to zero emissions by 2035

Transitioning to zero emission trucks and vans is no easy task. CCJ talked with the California Air Resources Board to see how they plan to roll out their 2035 zero emission deadline.

October 6, 2022

Toyota-Kenworth T680 FCEV truck

Kenworth fuel cell interest 'amazing' as hydrogen combustion also gains ground

While Kenworth isn't picking favorites in the growing race towards zero emissions, they're definitely seeing more interest in their fuel cell T680 FCEV alongside their all-electric models. Calls for hydrogen combustion are also on the rise.

August 17, 2022

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Truck inspection numbers approach pre-COVID levels

A small number of states in 2021 show inspection levels at or above 2019, as a new emphasis in some on Level 3 driver inspections following traffic stops pushes moving violations to new heights. Download the 2022 CSA's Data Trail update for more.

July 26, 2022

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Speed limiters won't solve the root problem

The lack of enforcement on posted speed limits and drivers incentivized to drive longer and faster are problems that won't be solved by speed limiters.

July 22, 2022

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6 ways to ensure your fleet is always ready for a roadside inspection

There were 29,755 federal and 1,297,675 state roadside inspections of trucks last calendar year.

July 19, 2022

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Love the smell of hay in the morning? Scenes from the A.J. Soza Memorial Truck Show

The show's second edition got under way at the fairgrounds in Merced, California. The Central Valley location stood in high relief at the early point in the day as these hay-hauling doubles you see rolled in, split by a livestock hauler.

June 24, 2022

California doubles hay hauler's rolling into a parking lot

TuSimple co-founder kicks off new fuel cell truck company to help take on supply chain setbacks

Supply chain issues can hinder fleets and OEMs alike as they focus more on trucks that offer both zero emissions and autonomous driving capabilities. TuSimple co-founder Mo Chen hopes to change that with his latest company Hydron.

June 10, 2022

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Cummins hydrogen engine offers more capability, lower cost over all-electric

Cummins talked with CCJ about their recently debuted 15-liter hydrogen engine which they see as an ideal bridge to zero emissions for regional and long-haul where all-electric may not be an ideal fit.

May 20, 2022

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ATA President and CEO Chris Spear

ATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearing

ATA 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.

Freightliner SuperTruck II

Freightliner debuts second SuperTruck

FirstFleet trailers

FirstFleet creates nextgen in-cab driver experience

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Trucksmiths embracing change

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Pay a top factor for driver turnover but 'not always an amount issue'

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