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Regulations: Page 35

Regulations
AB 5's latest: Why interstate trucking should be exempt
A long-overdue hearing in federal court last week featured OOIDA and the California Trucking Association arguing the detrimental impacts on interstate commerce of California's law that effectively bans the leased owner-operator model in the state.
November 22, 2023
Trucks on California highway
Regulations
Speed limiters on cars? NTSB makes recommendation
As FMCSA explores a speed limiter mandate for trucks, the NTSB is recommending them for cars, too. Also: CVSA set to host Human Trafficking Awareness Initiatives in 2024; RK Logistics opens new logistics center in Michigan.
November 20, 2023
Split speed limit sign
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California files petition with FMCSA for waiver to enforce meal and rest break laws
FMCSA has previously ruled that the state's meal and rest break rules are preempted by federal hours of service regs. Also: Indiana propane haulers get HOS relief; NMFTA names new board chair; autonomous trucking pilot in Germany.
November 16, 2023
truck on highway at night
Regulations
FMCSA tightens screws on brokers who 'do not intend to pay' carriers: Final rule
The agency said its changes to the broker regulations are intended to reduce freight fraud by "limiting the time brokers can continue to accrue claims" before their authority is suspended, among other changes to broker/forwarder and surety/trust regs.
November 15, 2023
Trucks backed to dock
Safety & Compliance
GAO recommendations would improve motor carrier safety
Recommendations to the FMCSA pertaining to its National Consumer Complaint Database could help improve its response to safety concerns and improve transparency and collaboration with industry partners.
November 15, 2023
FMCSA NCCDB
Regulations
Lawmakers intro bill guaranteeing truck driver overtime pay
Removal of the overtime exemption was included as a suggested priority action for the Department of Transportation in its Supply Chain Assessment of the Transportation Industrial Base last year.
November 10, 2023
truck driver electronic log
Regulations
Can a mileage-based user fee replace fuel taxes?
Fuel taxes are the primary funding source for America’s Highway Trust Fund, but that's no longer meeting infrastructure funding needs. The Eastern Transportation Coalition is bringing trucking's voice to the table in exploring a mileage-based fee.
November 10, 2023
Fuel taxes mileage-based user fee YouTube cover
Regulations
Highway safety Senate hearing highlights truck parking shortage
A Senate subcommittee discussed Tuesday the truck parking shortage, speed limiters and more. Meanwhile, trucking orgs and others penned a letter to Senators urging passage of truck parking legislation. Also: New ADAS features on Kenworth T680s; more.
November 9, 2023
Parking area sign I-90 Wyoming
Regulations
WSTA files two lawsuits in effort to halt CARB emissions regs
The Western States Trucking Association has filed two lawsuits challenging the California Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Fleets rules. Also: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree harvested in West Virginia.
November 6, 2023
Diesel truck exhaust in cold
Regulations
ATA, state groups call on governors for truck parking funding
A letter to all 50 governors spelled out the numerous new resources provided by the federal government for truck parking funding. Also: Truck Safety Coalition calls for action on speed limiters, AEBs; Canada's Loblaw deploys electric Volvos.
November 2, 2023
Highway rest area parking sign
Regulations
FMCSA's advisory board on women drivers sets next meeting
The Women of Trucking Advisory Board will complete its review of the discussion notes from the deliberations concerning various topics. Also: Wreaths Across America seeks more carriers; Saia expands to Maine; community college gets funding for trucking.
November 1, 2023
female truck driver locking trailer doors
Regulations
Zero emission fleet sales 2 years ahead of target, CARB says
Of the 7,639 zero emission vehicles produced and delivered for sale by 18 manufacturers, 7,016 (94%) of them were from Rivian and Ford.
October 30, 2023
Amazon custom Rivian electric delivery vehicle
Regulations
Advisory committee to discuss underride guard implementation hurdles
NHTSA's Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will meet Nov. 15 to discuss topics related to underride guards. Also: Penske Truck Leasing adds Xos Stepvan to electric fleet; Stoughton Trailers adds Southeast dealer; America's Road Team finalists.
October 30, 2023
Trailer side underride guard
Regulations
California puts teeth in emission regs with new 'smog check' system
Truck owners, regardless of the state where the trucks are plated, will be required to pay an annual $30-per-truck fee to California, likewise to submit passing emissions tests twice a year to be able to operate in the state.
October 25, 2023
Emissions from truck exhaust stack
Alternative power
Clean air and a strong supply chain: Finding common ground in trucking
The trucking industry’s developmental path to emissions reductions is not widely understood or celebrated.
October 24, 2023
green semi truck
Regulations
FMCSA making security changes to Portal account system
Anyone with an FMCSA Portal account needs to take action by Dec. 1 to keep access to their account. Also: WIT unveils Influential Woman in Trucking finalists; Volvo recalling nearly 2K trucks; Hyundai Translead recalling container chassis; more.
October 24, 2023
Trucks on highway
Regulations
FMCSA extends comment period for potential carrier rating system revamp
The agency is giving an additional 30 days to comment on its carrier Safety Fitness Determination advance notice of proposed rulemaking. Also: ATRI seeks carrier input on challenges, opportunity for women truckers; TCA seeks driver of the year nominations
October 23, 2023
truck at inspection station
Regulations
Inspectors parked 2,375 trucks for brake violations during Brake Safety Week
Of the 18,875 total commercial motor vehicles inspected, only 12.6% were found to have out-of-service brake violations. Also: J&R Schugel unveils breast cancer awareness truck wrap; ContainerPort Group relocates Atlanta terminal.
October 19, 2023
Brakes inspection on trailer
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