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North Carolina bill addresses predatory towing issues
A bill passed by the state's legislature bans commercial truck booting for parking and looks to prevent towing companies from holding cargo hostage. Also: I-40 reopened in Tennessee after nine-day closure; Mack recalls certain Anthem, Granite, MD Electric trucks.
July 1, 2025
Business
DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place
A DOT package aimed at improving truckers' working conditions would provide truck parking funding, withdraw FMCSA's speed limiter mandate proposal, establish pilot programs for hours-of-service flexibility and more.
June 27, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Regulations
Bill to ease veterans' transition to transportation jobs advances
The bill would require the identification of barriers to hiring veterans in trucking and other transportation roles, along with policy to address those barriers. Also: A. Duie Pyle opens new West Virginia facility; Outpost acquires four new locations for trucking terminals, parking.
June 17, 2025
Regulations
Hours of service should be front and center in DOT deregulatory effort: Truckers
There's near-unanimity on evaluation of additional flexibilities for drive and rest periods in the HOS, yet not everyone agrees on the ELD mandate. Among other top issues highlighted by truckers, groups for modification or repeal in recent docket comments: speed limiters, broker transparency and AEBs.
May 9, 2025
Regulations
Biden-era independent contractor classification rule under DOL review
New DOL guidance informs investigators to not follow the 2024 contractor classification rule for FLSA disputes while the department reviews the rulemaking. Also: Bill looks to ease veterans' transition to trucking; Arizona adds rest area truck parking info online.
May 9, 2025
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Daimler delivers new Cascadias to Torc for autonomous fleet testing
Daimler Truck has started delivering fifth-gen Cascadias to the autonomous testing fleet of Torc Robotics. Also: Nevada eyes insurance increase for intrastate carriers; fleet's coil-securement exemption renewed.
April 21, 2025
Industry
New bill would make staged-accident fraud a federal crime
The bill “establishes clear, enforceable criminal penalties for those who stage these collisions, as well as the attorneys, physicians and other co-conspirators who knowingly participate in this fraud.” Also: Maverick names 2024 Drivers of the Year.
April 9, 2025
Industry
Congress eyes $7,500 tax credit for truck drivers
The bill would also create a $10,000 tax credit for new truckers. Also: Bulkmatic names new president; Illinois extends IRP registration deadline for March; Volvo, Mack dealer group expands footprint; Tenstreet acquires another recruiting platform.
April 2, 2025
Regulations
Industry details challenges to House subcommittee
From safety technologies to drug testing and driver training, four trucking industry stakeholders make their cases for trucking's top priorities as Congress prepares to reauthorize surface transportation programs.
March 26, 2025
Regulations
With trucking ties, Barrs nominated to lead FMCSA
Derek Barrs has served on ATA's Law Enforcement Advisory Board since 2021 and has been an active member of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in multiple roles.
March 25, 2025
Industry
New state law cracks down on cargo thieves
A new law in Arkansas allows for an enhanced prison sentence of up to 10 additional years for cargo theft convictions. Also: Mack intros 23,000-pound rear axle, 325-hp Cummins engine to MD Series; TCA's Drivers of the Year crowned.
March 21, 2025
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
Industry
DOT proposes change to drug-testing rules
The proposal would "address unforeseen circumstances" with its oral fluid drug testing rule due to a lack of certified labs. Also: Wreaths Across America convoy under way; FMCSA eyes allowing hazmat endorsement waivers for certain jet fuel haulers.
December 9, 2024
Industry
DOT amends oral fluid drug testing procedures
After discovering "unforeseen circumstances that have rendered it impossible to comply" with the 2023 rule, DOT is making a few changes. Also: Ryder recognizes top carriers; public voting open for Transition Trucking award.
November 6, 2024
Industry
FMCSA eyes delay of rule cracking down on broker/freight forwarder financial responsibility
FMCSA is proposing to delay the compliance date for a variety of another broker-related rule's provisions. Also: Mack recalls 60K trucks over recalled ECUs; Orange EV terminal tractors recalled.
November 5, 2024
Industry
ATA chief tees off on lawmakers, regulators and OOIDA in election-year ATA address
Chris Spear highlights ATA's accomplishments while blasting the Biden-Harris Administration's anti-trucking policies
October 16, 2024
Regulations
Timeline for AEBs, broker transparency, other rulemakings in the works
The 2024 Spring Regulatory Agenda, published this month, updates the timeline on a number of potential rulemakings from FMCSA and NHTSA affecting trucking.
July 17, 2024
Regulations
What’s going on with speed limiters and other trucking legislation?
American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear joins the 10-44 this week and talks trucking’s legislative docket so far this year.
July 5, 2024
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