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Safety & Compliance
California autonomous vehicle testing leaps ahead while leaving trucking behind
The California Department of Motor Vehicles reported a significant jump in autonomous vehicle testing sans Class 3-8 trucks and vans, which has industry experts questioning the overall value of their data.
March 17, 2023
Government affairs
TCA setting a new government affairs tone
We are beginning to recognize that reactively fighting against everything that comes our way from Congress and federal agencies is a hard and unforgiving strategy.
March 16, 2023
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Regulations
ATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearing
ATA President and CEO was on a panel of industry reps during a hearing Wednesday of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Spear outlined some of trucking's biggest headwinds, including highway congestion, parking and more.
February 2, 2023
Regulations
13 fleet reps appointed to ATA law enforcement outreach board
The board is comprised of ATA members who have previous experience in federal, state and local law enforcement and current and retired law enforcement officials.
January 30, 2023
Regulations
ATA completes its return to D.C.
While ATA’s headquarters previously was located in Arlington, Virginia, the association maintained an office in Washington, D.C.
January 13, 2023
Trip planning
Trucking industry welcomes delays due to infrastructure bill projects
Route optimization and mapping technology companies are prepared to take on the necessary evils like road closures and subsequent freight delays that these infrastructure projects will trigger in support of a better road system.
December 26, 2022
Industry
The state of trucking in the U.S. and around the world
Trucking leaders from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe talk workforce development, the environment, infrastructure and the supply chain.
October 31, 2022
Regulations
Q&A with DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg and FMCSA Admin Robin Hutcheson
CCJ participated in a media roundtable with Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson.
October 26, 2022
Government affairs
Telling the truckload story
As midterm elections approach, policymakers are rightly eager to connect with voters, and it’s important that the trucking industry seize this opportunity to tell our story.
October 13, 2022
Equipment
CARB lays out plan to transition trucks to zero emissions by 2035
Transitioning to zero emission trucks and vans is no easy task. CCJ talked with the California Air Resources Board to see how they plan to roll out their 2035 zero emission deadline.
October 6, 2022
Regulations
Hutcheson confirmed to lead FMCSA, becomes the agency's first full-time admin since 2019
Robin Hutcheson was named Deputy Administrator in January and immediately became Acting Administrator on the heels of then-Acting Admin Meera Joshi's resignation.
September 22, 2022
Regulations
Congress again eyes repeal of federal excise tax on trucks
The tax was first enacted in 1917 to help pay for World War I and was increased to its current 12% level in 1982. Also: CVSA asks FMCSA to require carriers hauling hemp to carry standardized documentation.
June 17, 2022
Regulations
Would-be FMCSA boss takes aim at trucking safety in first Senate committee hearing
Senate committee presses pending FMCSA Admin Robin Hutcheson on safety, hair testing and attracting drivers to the industry, among other topics.
June 8, 2022
Regulations
Biden nominates Hutcheson to lead FMCSA
FMCSA hasn't had a full time administrator since Ray Martinez, who stepped down from the post in October 2019.
April 6, 2022
Government affairs
TCA doubles down on advocacy and outreach efforts
TCA's David Heller says new media outreach efforts will yield big gains for its members as the trucking industry faces new challenges, rules and regulations.
March 22, 2022
Regulations
DOT tasks its COVID response and recovery boss to lead FMCSA
Robin Hutcheson has been named Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, taking over the role vacated by the departure of Meera Joshi earlier this month.
January 19, 2022
Regulations
Acting FMCSA boss stepping down
FMCSA hasn't had a full time administrator in more than two years.
December 20, 2021
Regulations
ATA's Spear highlights wins, challenges for trucking industry
In his annual State of the Industry and Association Address, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear praised the industry’s efforts to keep the country moving through the Covid-19 pandemic and continued work to address issues critical to trucking.
October 25, 2021
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DOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure
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