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Regulations
California’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapprove
EPA's proposal would keep the Clean Truck Check regulation in place for heavy-duty vehicles registered in California, but would disapprove the reg's out-of-state and out-of-country applicability.
August 25, 2025
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Regulations
Speed limiter mandate gets the axe: Proposals officially withdrawn by U.S. DOT
The 2016 joint rulemaking proposal between FMCSA and NHTSA to mandate speed limiters for trucks is being officially withdrawn, along with FMCSA's 2022 effort to require limiters in trucks equipped with ECUs.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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Equipment controls
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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Regulations
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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Regulations
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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Regulations
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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Alternative power
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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Regulations
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
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Regulations
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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Regulations
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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Equipment controls
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
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Regulations
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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Regulations
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
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Alternative power
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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Emissions
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
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Regulations
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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Regulations
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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Regulations
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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The little engines that could: 3 OEMs stand ready to meet EPA's strictest ever NOx limits
Some OEMs will rely on emissions credits to comply with EPA 2027 regulations, but International, Volvo and Mack are ready to roll out true 35-milligram engines alongside legacy powerplants to give fleets operational flexibility during an imminent equipment replacement cycle.
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