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Former fleet owner gets prison time for falsifying records

The former fleet owner was sentenced to 45 months in prison and fined $150K. Also: Wisconsin implements electronic medical certification system; ATA expands energy and environmental affairs team.

April 11, 2025

Safety & Compliance

NHTSA: Truck-involved fatalities, injuries falling

New data from NHTSA shows a decline in traffic fatalities in crashes involving large trucks in 2023, along with an overall decline in traffic fatalities in 2024. Also: McKee Foods' split-sleeper exemption renewed by FMCSA.

April 10, 2025

Truck crashed in snow

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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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DOT calls for public input on regulations to remove, modify

The DOT is asking for input on regulations, guidance and more that can be modified or repealed. A similar deregulatory exercise was pursued by President Trump's first-term FMCSA, with some results. Here's how you can weigh in.

April 4, 2025

trucks parked at rest area

Bills in Congress seek elimination of CARB's ZEV mandate for trucks

Two Congressional Review Act resolutions target the revocation of CARB’s ACT and Omnibus Low NOx regulations on trucks.

April 4, 2025

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Safety & Compliance

Severe storms prompt HOS waivers in four states

Emergency declarations -- issued in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky -- automatically trigger HOS waivers for drivers providing direct assistance to the emergencies. Also: NHTSA denies petition to investigate side-underride guards; more.

April 4, 2025

truck parked on on-ramp at night

Intimidation and regulation

Does the trucking industry sometimes feel like a small business facing protection rackets?

April 2, 2025

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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

trucks crossing highway bridges

House bill to repeal 12% FET on trucks reintroduced

The bill would do away with the Federal Excise Tax that adds an average of $22,000 to new truck purchases. Also: ATA opens nominations for Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award; Wyndham Hotels launches new trucker-focused rewards.

March 31, 2025

trucks at dealer

Motion picture haulers seek renewal of waiver from Clearinghouse regs

First granted in 2020, the waiver allows members of DISA Entertainment Compliance Solutions to conduct limited queries of the Clearinghouse before hiring a driver for a project rather than a full query. Also: Wreaths Across America recognizes fleets.

March 28, 2025

EPA's regulatory rollback would weaken 2027 pre-buy

With potential rollbacks, industry experts anticipate lower pre-buy volumes, stabilizing trade-in supply, and impact on new and used truck pricing.

March 27, 2025

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FMCSA Chief Counsel on deregulating trucking, English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs

During a MATS session Thursday, FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison highlighted the agency's priorities under Trump II, and responded to questions from truckers in attendance related to English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs.

March 27, 2025

FMCSA officials at MATS

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.

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

Government affairs

U.S. Treasury ends business ownership reporting for U.S.-based companies

An interim final rule ends the Treasury's BOI reporting requirements for U.S.-based companies. Also: Finalists named for Distinguished Woman in Logistics award; Kenworth donates T680 for annual military veteran rookie trucker award.

March 25, 2025

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New York given 30 more days to end congestion tolling program

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy gave New York City officials an additional 30 days to wind down its congestion pricing tolling plan. Also: NYC launches paid truck parking pilot program; Bridgestone recalls certain trailer tires.

March 24, 2025

truck in New York City

FMCSA Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire steps down after 2 weeks

Adrienne Camire, who on March 7 was elevated by President Donald Trump to be Acting Administrator of FMCSA, has left the role.

March 21, 2025

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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

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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.

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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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.

GP Transco named CCJ's Innovator of the Year

Truck Accidents Freight Broker Liability

Should brokers be liable in the event of a truck crash?

Werner Truck

Will Werner's $245M FirstFleet buy signal new era of dedicated trucking consolidation?

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