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Industry: Page 2

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
empty trailer cargo theft
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
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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
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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
oral fluid drug test
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
trucks and van trailers backed to dock
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
ATA president Chris Spear
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
trucks on highway crossing bridges
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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Industry
Freight industry volunteers
Freight organizations that exist through volunteers have been challenged over the last decade by a struggle to entice new participants.
March 15, 2024
TMC 2024 panel in New Orleans
Regulations
Texas again leads nation in freight bottlenecks
The latest ATRI Top Truck Bottlenecks List is topped by the I-95/SR 4 intersection at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey, for the sixth straight year. Also: Iowa's harvest weight exemption extended by 10 days.
February 14, 2024
2024 ATRI Top Truck Bottlenecks
Perspectives
Trucking companies should urge state regulators to expand distracted driving laws
The trucking industry is taking the biggest hit as nuclear verdicts cases rise, but hopefully the industry can see some relief as more states expand distracted driving laws to more heavily impact passenger car drivers.
January 16, 2024
Driver using phone
Industry
ATA chief takes aim at unions, plaintiffs' bar and CARB
ATA president Chris Spear did not hold back in his speech to association members about the threats of unionization, "jackpot justice" and environmental extremism.
October 18, 2023
Chris Spear
Government affairs
Rate transparency, fraud top broker group's list of concerns
TIA continues to fight against a potential FMCSA proposal that would require broker-shipper rate transparency. That was the top issue discussed during TIA’s regional meeting where its president and CEO gave a regulatory update.
August 18, 2023
Truck Backing Into Dock
Safety & Compliance
Carriers should get to make the call on underride guards
NHTSA has proposed a rule that would require trailers be equipped with side underride guards to save lives, but the efficacy of underride guards diminish the higher the speed, and crashes at high speed are when the majority of fatalities occur.
July 12, 2023
Passenger car crash test into trailer with side underride guards
Regulations
FMCSA tells Congress COVID-era CDL testing waiver shouldn't be permanent
FMCSA raised some safety concerns with making the waiver permanent. Also: 91K International trucks, buses recalled over ABS light issue; Arrow Truck Sales discontinuing sales operations in Texas; Massachusetts-based LTL carrier acquired.
June 6, 2023
truck driver training in progress sign
Industry
Electronic inspection technologies pose more questions than answers
How new inspection technologies could affect carrier operations and what information carriers and drivers may be required to transmit to inspectors.
April 27, 2023
Police pulls over a semi
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
Dave Williams acceptance speech
Regulations
Trucking sounds off on DOL nominee over AB 5 role
As Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie Su played a role in helping pass and implement the state's AB5 law.
March 15, 2023
trucks at the fuel island
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