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Workforce
Roadcheck looms in May with focus on hours of service, tires
The annual inspection blitz, set for May 13-15, will focus on drivers' records of duty status for hours of service and tires as its two areas of emphasis, in addition to the standard Level I and other inspections.
February 27, 2025
Regulations
CVSA's out-of-service criteria: New for 2025
As of April Fool's Day 2025, new out-of-service criteria for drivers and vehicles will feature some tweaks – mostly around brakes, tires and lights.
February 10, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Emissions
What does the demise of ACF mean for EVs, ICE sales, and ratio-ing?
OEMs and/or engine manufacturers still face other forms of regulation, like GHG Phase 3 and EPA27 Low NOx.
February 5, 2025
Equipment
FMCSA allows fleets to self-certify maintenance training with TMC RPs
A 5-year exemption granted Thursday allows technicians to skip a federally required one-year of training if they have received training based on TMC’s Recommended Practices.
January 17, 2025
Autonomous
FMCSA sued over warning-device exemption denial
Autonomous truck tech developer Aurora is suing the agency after being denied an exemption from the requirement that drivers place warning triangles when stopped at roadside. FMCSA has also signaled intent to study the safety impacts of warning triangles.
January 14, 2025
Regulations
Daimler halting diesel sales in Oregon
Daimler Truck North America is pausing sales of internal combustion engines in Oregon due to issues with the state's Advanced Clean Trucks rule.
January 8, 2025
Emissions
Banking on emission credits in the trucking industry
OEMs can build credits if their product has lower emissions than the regulated thresholds, allowing them to release some products at higher levels and offering some flexibility to manage product launches.
December 23, 2024
Regulations
Study shows almost all fleets struggle with cost of maintaining compliance
Almost all (96%) of survey respondents reported reducing costs in other areas of their business to cover compliance-related expenses over the past 12 months.
December 20, 2024
Emissions
Trucking groups decry EPA decision to grant low-NOx reg waiver for CARB
In what the groups view as an "ill-advised" and "misguided" decision, the EPA has granted a waiver for CARB's "Omnibus" Low-NOx Regulation.
December 18, 2024
Regulations
Regulatory update: AEBs, speed limiters, more expected in 2025
A final rule to mandate automatic emergency braking systems is expected in January, a notice of proposed rulemaking to mandate speed limiters is planned for May, and a number of other regulatory moves are expected in the coming months.
December 17, 2024
Regulations
What a second Trump administration means for trucking
A number of issues are on the industry’s radar for possible change, including independent contractor classification, emissions regulations and much more.
December 6, 2024
Equipment
FMCSA denies fleet's request to install pulsating brake light module
The company's USDOT number is deactivated, and FMCSA said it lacks enough carrier and safety data to grant the waiver. Also: Fleet owners charged with COVID loan fraud; former company owner gets jail time for falsifying logs before fatal crash.
December 6, 2024
Cybersecurity
Driver privacy: Are fleets violating lawfully protected rights?
Fleets have deployed numerous tech solutions inside the cab to boost safety, but they could be violating federally protected rights of the driver.
November 22, 2024
Emissions
Low- and no-cost steps to boost your MPG and reduce emissions
Properly spec’ing vehicles, and training and incentivizing drivers to run the vehicle in the most efficient way, are easy and quick ways to impact fuel economy and tailpipe emissions.
October 21, 2024
Equipment
Trailer safety: How to prevent underride crashes and save lives
A recent lawsuit against Wabash highlights the importance of stronger underride protection standards.
October 10, 2024
Equipment
CARB's Advanced Clean Fleets challenged again in court
NTEA – The Work Truck Association and SEMA are suing CARB over the rule requiring adoption of zero-emission vehicles. Also: Pitt Ohio relocates Ohio terminal to Michigan; KAG hauling Purina products in Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric truck.
October 10, 2024
Emissions
EPA27: Cleaning emissions with a Swiss Army knife
As the trucking industry gears up for EPA27 regulations, diesel engines are facing a significant transformation.
September 25, 2024
Regulations
Trucking groups, fleets urge EPA to deny waiver for CARB's diesel ban
The EPA's comment period closed on CARB's waiver request to allow its Advanced Clean Fleets rule to take effect. While most of the 400-plus comments supported a waiver, many in trucking raised concerns over the rule and its impacts.
September 24, 2024
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Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know
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