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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
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July 7, 2025
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
Regulations
ATA files formal request for truck driver exemption from possible vax mandate
ATA boss Chris Spear asked the White House Thursday for provisions exempting truck drivers and fleets with government contracts from a potential vaccine and COVID test mandate.
October 21, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA Administrator nominee clears another hurdle in confirmation process
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted Wednesday to move Joshi's nomination along to the full Senate for final confirmation. Former CARB official nominated to lead NHTSA.
October 20, 2021
Regulations
Joshi confirmation hearing is Wednesday, set to lead FMCSA
Industry stakeholders voice support for her nomination.
September 20, 2021
Regulations
Biden announces plan to require vax, COVID testing
Biden’s mandate could derail carriers’ plans to mostly stay out of their employees’ – including drivers’ – vaccination status.
September 9, 2021
Safety
NHTSA data suggests highway deaths climbing | Diesel prices hit 3-year high
Highway deaths are up more than 10% early this year compared to 2020, NHTSA finds. Also: ATRI wants to know carriers' top industry concerns; diesel prices hit 2021 high; three new Amazon facilities planned for Michigan.
September 9, 2021
Regulations
New Texas law deals blow to Reptile Theory
The law strikes a blow against plaintiff’s attorneys who have used the Reptile Theory to go after trucking companies for large verdicts during a trial, regardless of whether the trucking company was at fault for the accident.
July 8, 2021
Regulations
Highway bill passes committee
The collaborative progress of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 stands in stark contrast to President Joe Biden's multi-trillion dollar infrastructure package.
May 27, 2021
Regulations
Texas senator again floats truck-only mileage tax
This is at least the second time Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has eyed a potential trucking-exclusive tax.
May 19, 2021
Regulations
Colonial Pipeline readies restart as more regulatory relief added for fuel haulers in 10 states affected by shutdown
Previous presidentially-issued disaster declarations clear a path for 10 states to issue overweight permits to fuel haulers. Also: Bridge closure on major Southern freight artery.
May 13, 2021
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Hogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental conglomerate
Enterprise Mobility buys Hogan, adding 10,000 commercial assets to its fleet. The move unites Enterprise’s light-duty offerings with Hogan’s Class 8 capabilities.
Workforce
Carriers share insight into driver pay
Insurance
Frequency of lawsuits, size of jury verdicts against motor carriers rising
Business
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Business
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