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Regulations: Page 3

Emissions
EPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations
The proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines.
July 29, 2025
If finalized, this proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines, starting with EPA’s first greenhouse gas regulations set in 2010 for light-duty vehicles and those set in 2011 for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines – which includes off-cycle credits like the much hated start-stop feature on most new cars.
Regulations
Railroad-support carriers' hours-of-service exemption renewed
FMCSA has renewed a waiver allowing certain railroad-support trucking companies' employees to operate beyond HOS limits under certain circumstances. Also: Cargo thief guilty in $5 million scheme; PennDOT cracking down on overheight trucks.
July 28, 2025
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Business
Quantix renames CLX Logistics following acquisition
The newly-renamed Quantix Managed Solutions offers TMS, benchmarking, managed transportation, and supply chain consulting, as well as capacity solutions, providing outsourced transportation options, specific to the chemical industry. Also: House bill would codify worker classification rules.
July 25, 2025
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Regulations
Speed limiter mandate gets the axe: Proposals officially withdrawn by U.S. DOT
The 2016 joint rulemaking proposal between FMCSA and NHTSA to mandate speed limiters for trucks is being officially withdrawn, along with FMCSA's 2022 effort to require limiters in trucks equipped with ECUs.
July 23, 2025
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Regulations
Drivers are key to your DOT rating
Drivers play a key role in whether a carrier is deemed satisfactory and there are several reasons for that.
July 23, 2025
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Regulations
The noise about trucks
There is a federal regulation from 1976 covering every truck sold in the U.S. that  limits the noise level.
July 22, 2025
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Regulations
NYC looking to create overnight truck parking areas
The New York City Council passed a bill that's awaiting the mayor's signature that will require the city's DOT to create overnight truck parking areas in industrial business zones. Also: A. Duie Pyle expands presence in Ohio; ATA's Trucking Association Executives Council gets new leadership
July 22, 2025
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Regulations
DOT kicks off next highway bill process with request for public feedback
With the current highway funding authorization set to expire Sept. 30, 2026, the DOT and Congress are beginning the legislative process for the next highway bill. Also: Averitt donates $20K to Texas flood relief.
July 21, 2025
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Regulations
DOT appropriations bill would provide dedicated truck parking funding
The U.S. House's THUD appropriations bill is poised for a markup Thursday and currently includes provisions related to truck parking, speed limiters and more. Also: House bill would require carriers to submit positive hair drug tests to FMCSA Clearinghouse; Truck Parking Club gets investment from Cat Scale.
July 17, 2025
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Regulations
FMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs makes first Congressional appearance
In his first step toward confirmation to lead FMCSA, Derek Barrs testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Wednesday to answer questions related to his views on Congressional priorities for the agency.
July 16, 2025
FMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs fielded questions from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Wednesday in the first step toward his potential confirmation.
Regulations
New Indiana law takes aim at 'predatory' towing
The new law, effective as of July 1, addresses police towing rotations, invoice itemization requirements and more. Also: North Carolina predatory towing bill signed into law; New York-based On Time Trucking receives ISO certification for warehousing, distribution operations.
July 16, 2025
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Alternative power
Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know
While the trucking industry gains temporary relief from complex mandates, fleet managers must now navigate significant uncertainty, balancing the outcome of litigation against ongoing market demands for sustainability.
July 15, 2025
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Workforce
FMCSA gives drivers, carriers leeway on new electronic med cert rule
The agency has issued a waiver that allows drivers and motor carriers to use a paper copy of the driver's medical certificate for up to 15 days after the certificate was issued, giving more time for the information to be posted to the driver's MVR.
July 14, 2025
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Regulations
Traffic fatalities continue downward trend: NHTSA
NHTSA's traffic fatality estimates for the first quarter of 2025 reveal a 6.3% decline from the year prior. Also: Truck busted in Texas with $23M of meth concealed in load of papayas; Border Patrol crackdown in Laredo on human- and drug-smuggling has canceled 1K CDLs since 2008.
July 14, 2025
Traffic fatalities fell in nine out of 10 regions, with the largest decrease (18%) being seen in the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania tri-state area.
Alternative power
Is it time to revisit your company’s product roadmap?
This year's disruptions are a game-changer. Companies that strategically adjust their product roadmaps will win.
July 11, 2025
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Regulations
What fleets should know about recent regulatory changes
From the renewed enforcement of the English language proficiency regulations to the implementation of the electronic medical certificate rule and more, fleets need to ensure they remain compliant.
July 11, 2025
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Equipment controls
Bill to ban driverless trucks vetoed in Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill last month that would have required a CDL holder to be present in autonomous trucks operating in the state. Also: Pennsylvania enforcement blitz targets aggressive driving; more.
July 10, 2025
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Regulations
How to stay compliant amid confusion around new electronic med cert rule
With still a dozen states yet to comply with FMCSA's rule for electronic transmission of medical certificates, there is some confusion about ensuring compliance. Here, find tips from compliance experts on how to best ensure you and your drivers are authorized to operate.
July 9, 2025
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Regulations
Group launches campaign against heavier truck limits
Legislative efforts to increase commercial truck weight limits have popped up in recent history and have traditionally been opposed by trucking stakeholders.
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Business
Multimodal group established to modernize freight movement
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Business
Two rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freight
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Equipment controls
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Technology
How fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminals
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