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How much public truck parking is available and how to advocate for more
New research from the American Transportation Research Institute examines how much state-owned truck parking is available and which states have the most opportunities for parking expansion.
April 18, 2025
Regulations
Congress again takes aim at cargo theft
A bill was reintroduced to establish a  multi-agency coordination center to increase collaboration between law enforcement agencies around cargo theft and more. Also: Another state trooper pleads guilty in CDL fraud scheme.
April 17, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Regulations
Former fleet owner gets prison time for falsifying records
The former fleet owner was sentenced to 45 months in prison and fined $150K. Also: Wisconsin implements electronic medical certification system; ATA expands energy and environmental affairs team.
April 11, 2025
Regulations
DOT calls for public input on regulations to remove, modify
The DOT is asking for input on regulations, guidance and more that can be modified or repealed. A similar deregulatory exercise was pursued by President Trump's first-term FMCSA, with some results. Here's how you can weigh in.
April 4, 2025
Government affairs
U.S. Treasury ends business ownership reporting for U.S.-based companies
An interim final rule ends the Treasury's BOI reporting requirements for U.S.-based companies. Also: Finalists named for Distinguished Woman in Logistics award; Kenworth donates T680 for annual military veteran rookie trucker award.
March 25, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire steps down after 2 weeks
Adrienne Camire, who on March 7 was elevated by President Donald Trump to be Acting Administrator of FMCSA, has left the role.
March 21, 2025
Government affairs
Congress revives bill to remove truckers' overtime exemption
The bicameral, bipartisan legislation was reintroduced last week and would remove trucking's overtime exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also: Missouri looks to address predatory towing; CVSA opens nominations for driver award; more.
March 10, 2025
Regulations
Former FHWA chief counsel tapped to lead FMCSA
Adrienne Camire, who served as Chief Counsel for the Federal Highway Administration during Trump's first term, was appointed Friday as the Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator of the FMCSA.
March 7, 2025
Government affairs
Legislation would require light-duty EVs to pay into highway fund
While heavy-duty electric trucks already contribute to the Highway Trust Fund, electric cars do not. A new bill would ensure they do. Also: Trucking company owner charged in bribery scheme; Truckworx named Kenworth's top dealer.
February 13, 2025
Regulations
Sean Duffy confirmed as DOT Secretary
Duffy had bipartisan support among U.S. Senators, who voted 77-22 Tuesday to confirm the former Wisconsin Congressman as the Secretary of Transportation.
January 28, 2025
Regulations
Trump issues regulatory freeze in return to office
The freeze, typical for a new administration, stops agencies from proposing or finalizing rules and requires them to withdraw rules not yet published. Also: Truck tonnage down in December; Pitt Ohio launches LTL Express Lane to Texas border; more.
January 22, 2025
Regulations
Trump's DOT Secretary nominee completes non-contentious committee hearing
During the hearing, Duffy fielded questions from Senators on the committee regarding issues in their respective districts, as well as issues facing the nation as a whole, related to infrastructure, safety across different modes of transportation and more.
January 15, 2025
Government affairs
Truck parking expansion project underway in Connecticut
The state has begun a $31 million project that will expand public truck parking in the state by around 44%. Also: International recalls eMV and HX trucks; fleet owner ordered to pay restitution for fraud scheme; SEFL relocates Kentucky terminal.
December 10, 2024
Regulations
Court rules Rhode Island can reinstate truck tolls -- without daily caps
The U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court's ruling that a portion of the RhodeWorks trucks-only toll plan is unconstitutional. Whether tolls will be reinstated without unconstitutional provisions is now a matter of debate.
December 9, 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
Government affairs
Trump's Energy Secretary pick a fossil fuel 'pragmatist'
Liberty Energy founder and CEO Chris Wright has been nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of Energy. Also: Registration opens for ATA's annual TMC event; Nextran Truck Centers acquires Midwest Mack dealer group.
November 27, 2024
Government affairs
Former Oregon Congresswoman nominated as Labor Secretary
Trump nominated former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, one of three House Republicans to co-sponsor the union-friendly PRO Act. Also: CVSA sets dates for 2025's Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative.
November 26, 2024
Government affairs
Bill to streamline TWIC, hazmat credentialing advances
The Senate passed the bill on Thursday to allow workers to use one valid background check for multiple TSA-managed credentials. Also: FMCSA extends comment period for broker rule delay; Groendyke's brake-regs waiver renewed.
November 22, 2024
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