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Regulations: Page 12

Alternative power
CARB's path to enforcing its emission regs is now a questionable agreement signed by truck OEMs
Congress has revoked California's emissions authority, but CARB insists its Clean Truck Partnership with OEMs is still in effect.
May 29, 2025
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Business
What on-again, off-again tariffs are doing to freight
The freight market is in for short-term volatility after court blocks Trump tariffs and an appeals court temporarily reinstates them.
May 29, 2025
Court Ruling On Tariffs
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Regulations
Another legal blow to the trucking case against California's AB 5 contractor law
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against OOIDA's challenge to the state's AB 5 independent contractor classification law, which jeopardizes the business models of leased owner-operators.
May 28, 2025
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Regulations
Another state bumps highway speeds to 80
North Dakota becomes the ninth state to raise highway speed limits to 80 MPH. Also: Isuzu recalling electric NRR trucks.
May 27, 2025
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Regulations
Anti-freight-fraud bill clears Senate committee
A bill that would allow FMCSA to assess civil penalties against fraudulent actors and more cleared its first hurdle in Congress. Also: Averitt adds regional carrier partner on West Coast; two Southeastern Freight Lines terminals celebrating 40th anniversary.
May 26, 2025
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Emissions
Congress formally spikes California's emissions regs
The U.S. Senate on Thursday joined the House in disapproving strict state-level emissions standards enacted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
May 22, 2025
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Regulations
Truck parking shortage contributed to fatal 2023 crash: NTSB
NTSB investigators determined a bus driver's fatigue was the probable cause of the crash, but the truck parking shortage was a contributing factor. Also: Crowley's Land Transportation division gets new VP; Oregon launches online oversized permitting site.
May 22, 2025
This ​crash-scene photograph shows the motorcoach and three tractor-trailers involved.
Home
FMCSA will use 2-step evaluation for enforcement of English-speaking CDL requirement
FMCSA instructs inspectors to conduct an oral interview in English and an assessment to confirm drivers can read road signs.
May 20, 2025
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Regulations
Members of Congress push for task force on staged accident fraud
Seven House Republicans sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the creation of a task force to cut down on staged accident fraud targeting trucking companies and their insurers. Also: Texas-based truck driver who pled guilty to illegally smuggling migrants gets max sentence.
May 16, 2025
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Alternative power
Is California's reign as emissions judge, jury and executioner over?
The Trump administration seems to be wrestling back control over emissions at the state level.
May 15, 2025
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Safety & Compliance
Alabama tragedy will shine light on non-English speaking CDL drivers
Two people were killed and four others injured in a horrific semi truck crash where the driver did not speak English.
May 14, 2025
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Equipment controls
Texas proposes driverless truck ban as Uber Freight, Hirschbach partnership takes off
A bill introduced in Texas would require trained human operators in autonomous vehicles.
May 14, 2025
Following the closure of its safety case, Aurora began regular driverless customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston this month. To date, the Aurora Driver has completed over 1,200 miles without a driver. The milestone makes Aurora the first company to operate a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads. Aurora plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona by the end of 2025.
Regulations
Fleet owner charged for alleged fraud scheme against Amazon
A Connecticut-based fleet owner allegedly defrauded Amazon of more than $3 million in his scheme. Also: Iowa fuel haulers get hours of service relief; Freightliners, Western Stars recalled for air tank capacity issue.
May 13, 2025
Fraud Gavel
Regulations
8 Gorilla Fleet Safety ELDs revoked
Eight ELDs from Gorilla Fleet Safety have been placed on FMCSA's Revoked Devices list, and motor carriers are encouraged to discontinue their use and revert to paper logs meantime. The Gorilla company noted it self-revoked the devices as part of product portfolio updates back in December.
May 12, 2025
Eight ELDs from Gorilla Fleet Safety have been placed on FMCSA's Revoked Devices list, and motor carriers are encouraged to discontinue their use.
Regulations
Senate bill looks to block speed limiter mandate
After being introduced in the House last month, a Senate version of a bill that would bar FMCSA from mandating speed limiters for trucks has been introduced. Also: Fleets recognized for efforts to bring young people into trucking; FMCSA receives requests for HOS, under-21 interstate exemptions.
May 12, 2025
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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
With the U.S. Department of Transportation asking for the public's help in ID'ing regs that should be removed or modified, truck drivers, trucking organizations and even manufacturers weighed in on what they see as some of the top regulatory issues facing the industry.
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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Alternative power
CARB agrees to officially repeal Advanced Clean Fleets
Court documents show that CARB intends to repeal the ACF regulations related to so-called "high-priority" fleets and drayage fleets. Also: HOS waivers for fuel haulers in two states; J.B. Hunt recognizes safest drivers.
May 7, 2025
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The endangerment finding has allowed presidential administrations to regulate six greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride) since 2009.
Emissions
Feds set to strike key emissions tentpole this week
EPA is set to wipe out its own greenhouse gas (GHG) rules for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines.
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Growth strategies
Considerations for expanding your fleet
GP Transco upgraded its in-house TMS with two AI-powered tools to improve driver/load planning and reduce inefficiencies. Currently, 95% of load entries are automated through data robots and EDI, minimizing mismatched loads, reducing planner workload and boosting customer satisfaction. The company was named CCJ's Innovator of the Year Thursday night. Pictured are CEO Dominic Zastarskis and Amos Savickas, EVP of Operations.
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