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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
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February 19, 2025
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
Safety & Compliance
Roadcheck finds U.S. vehicle violations slightly higher than North American average
Commercial motor vehicle enforcement parked more than 13,000 vehicles and nearly 3,000 drivers with violations in May's enforcement campaign.
September 24, 2024
Equipment
FMCSA grants fleet's pulsating brake light exemption request
Encore Building Products received a waiver to allow the use of the Intellistop module that pulses the rear clearance, identification and brake lamps. Also: USMC vet receives truck from Progressive; TMC announces 17 scholarship winners.
September 23, 2024
Regulations
Wabash's nuclear verdict exposes fleets to equipment liability issues
A more than $400 million judgment against Wabash in a trailer underride case puts fleets and their equipment in the legal crossfire.
September 11, 2024
Regulations
Wabash hit with nuclear verdict in 2019 underride deaths
Wabash was found liable for a nearly half-a-billion dollar underride fatality, despite the vehicle traveling faster than NHTSA's safety rating.
September 9, 2024
Autonomous
California lawmakers again send driverless truck ban to governor's desk
For the second year in a row, legislators passed a bill to ban autonomous trucks without a human operator in the state. Gov. Newsom vetoed the bill last year. Also: Michigan sending safety alerts to truckers' ELDs.
September 2, 2024
Equipment
Following battery fires, Calif. lawmakers call for Advanced Clean Fleets delay
The state legislators raised concerns to Gov. Gavin Newsom over recent truck fires involving lithium-ion batteries. Also: ATRI opens Top Industry Issues survey; Continental recalling long-haul drive tires; Averitt names new marketing director.
August 27, 2024
Regulations
Washington state trucking group voices concerns over zero-emission regs
The Washington State Trucking Associations is urging state leaders to reconsider aligning with CARB's Advanced Clean Trucks rule. Also: Perdue Transportation lays off 30 drivers; Bollinger to begin production on Class 4 electric truck chassis.
August 23, 2024
Regulations
Grandfathers in trucking
Existing vehicles and infrastructure often get “grandfathered,” meaning they are permitted to operate under the new rules even though they do not necessarily comply with them.
August 6, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Heartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-end
Drivers will remain in their current trucks but will have the option to choose from pay packages available in the legacy Heartland fleet or transfer to other subsidiaries, including Millis Transfer and Smith Transport.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental conglomerate
Workforce
Carriers share insight into driver pay
Insurance
Frequency of lawsuits, size of jury verdicts against motor carriers rising
Business
USPS contractor 10 Roads going out of business
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