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Speed limiter mandate gets the axe: Proposals officially withdrawn by U.S. DOT

The 2016 joint rulemaking proposal between FMCSA and NHTSA to mandate speed limiters for trucks is being officially withdrawn, along with FMCSA's 2022 effort to require limiters in trucks equipped with ECUs.

July 23, 2025

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Bill to ban driverless trucks vetoed in Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill last month that would have required a CDL holder to be present in autonomous trucks operating in the state. Also: Pennsylvania enforcement blitz targets aggressive driving; more.

July 10, 2025

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DataQs reform: FMCSA pivots to new state requirements for funding

Following up on a 2023 proposal to add appeals processes for third-stage DataQs reviews, FMCSA responded to comments received by pivoting to a different approach, state-level changes to the DataQs requirements for MCSAP Grant funding.

July 2, 2025

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CVSA's unannounced Brake Safety Day puts 400 trucks out of service

Of more than 4,500 inspections conducted during the one-day enforcement initiative, 398 trucks were put OOS for brakes-related violations. Also: Roush Industries to upfit trucks with Kodiak Driver autonomous system; specialized-oversized haulers get HOS waiver; Paper Transport's extended NFL franchise partnership.

June 19, 2025

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How an FET repeal would benefit trucking, the environment, more

New research from the American Transportation Research Institute dives into how an FET repeal would not only help the trucking industry, but also the environment and highway safety.

June 13, 2025

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California doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules

Truck manufacturers and dealers find themselves in the crosshairs as California Gov. Gavin Newsom directs state to begin work on next generation emissions regulations.

June 12, 2025

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Trump signs resolutions to ‘kill’ California’s emissions waivers

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two trucking-related congressional resolutions that end the California Air Resources Board’s electric truck sales mandates and strict emissions standards.

June 12, 2025

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed three Congressional Review Act bills to end California's electric vehicle sales and truck emissions mandates.

California lawmaker makes third attempt to limit driverless truck operations in state

Instead of an outright ban on driverless trucks, which has been vetoed twice, the bill this time around would allow driverless trucks in specific operations. Also: Atlas Energy adds two more Kodiak autonomous trucks to oilfield operations; FTR hosting free webinar in July.

June 12, 2025

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CVSA sets dates for annual Brake Safety Week

The annual inspection initiative in August will have a focus on brake drums and rotors, as inspectors conduct routine inspections on commercial vehicles. Also: California small-fleet owner charged in $2 million credit card fraud scheme.

June 6, 2025

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Texas proposes driverless truck ban as Uber Freight, Hirschbach partnership takes off

A bill introduced in Texas would require trained human operators in autonomous vehicles.

May 14, 2025

Following the closure of its safety case, Aurora began regular driverless customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston this month. To date, the Aurora Driver has completed over 1,200 miles without a driver. The milestone makes Aurora the first company to operate a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads. Aurora plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona by the end of 2025.

Senate bill looks to block speed limiter mandate

After being introduced in the House last month, a Senate version of a bill that would bar FMCSA from mandating speed limiters for trucks has been introduced. Also: Fleets recognized for efforts to bring young people into trucking; FMCSA receives requests for HOS, under-21 interstate exemptions.

May 12, 2025

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Hours of service should be front and center in DOT deregulatory effort: Truckers

There's near-unanimity on evaluation of additional flexibilities for drive and rest periods in the HOS, yet not everyone agrees on the ELD mandate. Among other top issues highlighted by truckers, groups for modification or repeal in recent docket comments: speed limiters, broker transparency and AEBs.

May 9, 2025

With the U.S. Department of Transportation asking for the public's help in ID'ing regs that should be removed or modified, truck drivers, trucking organizations and even manufacturers weighed in on what they see as some of the top regulatory issues facing the industry.

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CARB agrees to officially repeal Advanced Clean Fleets

Court documents show that CARB intends to repeal the ACF regulations related to so-called "high-priority" fleets and drayage fleets. Also: HOS waivers for fuel haulers in two states; J.B. Hunt recognizes safest drivers.

May 7, 2025

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House revokes California's authority to regulate truck emissions

The U.S. House Wednesday evening passed two resolutions that would roll back strict California emissions standards.

April 30, 2025

California's ability to set its own emissions regulations is being challenged by U.S. legislators.

Commerce Department investigating imported trucks, parts

The department is asking for public input on an investigation to determine the effects on national security of the imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and medium- and heavy-duty truck parts.

April 24, 2025

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Massachusetts gives manufacturers flexibility on ACT enforcement

The state is using enforcement discretion for truck makers unable to meet minimum EV sales requirements for the 2025 and 2026 model years. Also: Amazon Freight launches LTL service for inbound shipments; NTSB details timeline of recent fatal I-35 crash.

April 15, 2025

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Congress again looks to block speed limiters

A bill reintroduced in the U.S. House would block FMCSA from requiring speed limiters on trucks. Also: Three busted in Kentucky for stealing diesel to support trucking business.

April 14, 2025

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House bill to repeal 12% FET on trucks reintroduced

The bill would do away with the Federal Excise Tax that adds an average of $22,000 to new truck purchases. Also: ATA opens nominations for Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award; Wyndham Hotels launches new trucker-focused rewards.

March 31, 2025

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Repeal of truck emissions regs 'doesn’t help the trucking industry'

The GHG3 final rule had been derided as a de facto electric truck mandate.

If finalized, this proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines, starting with EPA’s first greenhouse gas regulations set in 2010 for light-duty vehicles and those set in 2011 for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines – which includes off-cycle credits like the much hated start-stop feature on most new cars.

EPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations

OneCompass Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all the assets of Koleaseco Inc., a respected asset-based transportation provider with over 30 years of operational excellence.

Hyway Transportation parent acquiring Michigan fleet

Hub Group's acquisition of Marten Intermodal more than doubles the intermodal giant's temp-controlled business.

Hub Group acquires Marten's intermodal business

Schneider is the only carrier that operates a single-rail cross-border intermodal solution and has rapidly grown its intermodal market share of cross-border freight between the United States and Mexico, while setting industry benchmarks in speed, security and reliability on the CPKC rail network.

Schneider's business is booming at the border

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