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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
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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
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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
Pictured are John Elliott, Executive Chairman, Load One, Past Chairman, Truckload Carriers Association; on behalf of the Truckload Carriers Association; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association; Ryan Lindsey, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, CRH; on behalf of the Shippers Coalition; Dan Glessing, President, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation; on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation;; and Cole Scandaglia, Senior Legislative Representative and Policy Advisor, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
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
Derek Barrs
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
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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
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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
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Regulations
FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'
The administrator's speech highlighted changes to non-domiciled CDLs, English Language Proficiency, the CDL training provider and ELD registries and more.
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Recruiting & retention
Driver churn costs fleets $13K, report shows. Is tech helping or hurting?
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Wednesday introduced the Dalilah Law–legislation that would require states to take specific measures to get illegal alien truck drivers off America’s roads to receive federal Department of Transportation funding.
Regulations
Trump's Dalilah Law introduced into Senate, DOT funding tied to state compliance
President Donald Trump used Tuesday night's State of the Union address to call on Congress to pass a bill that bars any state from granting commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to illegal immigrants.
Regulations
Trump champions more CDL reforms in State of the Union, calls on Congress to pass new law
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