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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
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February 19, 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
Regulations
Trump taps former Rep. Sean Duffy to lead DOT
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump said Duffy in his role as DOT Secretary “will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports.”
November 18, 2024
Technology
Samsara files another complaint against Motive
This latest filing alleges that Motive misappropriated trade secrets and confidential information obtained by poaching Samsara employees under confidentiality agreements.
November 13, 2024
Recruiting & retention
ATA contests new report questioning existence of driver shortage
A National Academies study commissioned by FMCSA found little evidence supporting trucking's assertions of a driver shortage, calling the claims "spurious." ATA said the researchers didn't account for critical factors in the trucking industry.
October 29, 2024
Regulations
DEA hosting marijuana rescheduling hearing in December
The agency in May proposed to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance. Also: Mack launches new online Truck Builder service; TA donates nearly $300K to trucking charities.
September 6, 2024
Business
OOIDA's AB 5 appeal focuses on discrimination against interstate truckers
OOIDA's latest arguments center around the California independent contractor law's impacts on leased owner-operators who are not based in the state but sometimes enter the state to pick up or deliver freight.
August 27, 2024
Government affairs
Wilson Logistics sued by EEOC for alleged discrimination
The carrier allegedly denied employment to a deaf truck driver because of his disability, a lawsuit claims. Also: Drivers providing direct relief to Tropical Storm Debby in the Carolinas get regs relief; Ryder driver recognized by CVSA.
August 7, 2024
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