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FMCSA extends COVID-related hours of service waiver through August
The agency modified the declaration, removing some commodities previously covered. Also: Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association suing Calif. over CARB regs; new Mack Academy facility in Illinois; more.
June 1, 2022
Regulations
After industry requests, FMCSA extends speed limiter comment period
The comment period is now open through July 18. Also: Kenworth delivered its 10,000th next-gen T680 to System Transport during the company's 50th anniversary event; Volvo opens new EV training facility in Illinois for dealers, carriers.
May 27, 2022
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July 7, 2025
Regulations
Solicitor General recommends Supreme Court deny review of AB 5 independent contractor law
While the Solicitor General's recommendation “is very influential and often tracks the Court’s ultimate determination,” said transportation legal firm Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, the ultimate decision lies with the Supreme Court.
May 24, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA issues HOS waiver to speed baby formula production ramp
Baby formula was already included in the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, but now ingredients for production, such as corn syrup, casein, hydrolyzed protein and whey, are covered.
May 24, 2022
Regulations
Cuban citizen pleads guilty in Texas CDL fraud scheme
The man reportedly paid a Texas Department of Public Safety employee to falsely certify that CDL applicants had passed the CDL skills test. Also: 200 Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled; Penske opens new location in New Jersey.
May 24, 2022
Regulations
ATA, OOIDA ask for speed limiter comment period extension
The industry groups both want more time to file comments on FMCSA's speed limiter notice, despite having opposing viewpoints on the tech. Also: Sysco plans to add 800 eCascadias to fleet by 2026; Pitt Ohio deploys battery-electric Volvo box truck.
May 23, 2022
Alternative power
Cummins hydrogen engine offers more capability, lower cost over all-electric
Cummins, Inc.
Cummins talked with CCJ about their recently debuted 15-liter hydrogen engine which they see as an ideal bridge to zero emissions for regional and long-haul where all-electric may not be an ideal fit.
May 20, 2022
Regulations
Pennsylvania-licensed driver shut down after multiple Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse violations
Eric Burke received four out-of-service violations for operating a commercial vehicle while prohibited in FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse between October 2020 and April '22. He also had OOS orders for alcohol and marijuana possession while driving.
May 19, 2022
Equipment controls
Kansas opens state to autonomous trucks
The Sunflower State is the 25th in the U.S. to allow fully autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads.
May 19, 2022
Regulations
Traffic deaths reach 16-year high, NHTSA estimates
NHTSA estimates that 5,601 people died last year in accidents that involved a large truck.
May 17, 2022
Regulations
Three commodities added to FMCSA's COVID emergency declaration
The declaration is set to expire at the end of May unless it's extended. Also: ATRI outlines 2022 Top Research Priorities, which include predatory towing, the driver shortage and driver retention, and more; WEL Companies expanding in Southeast.
May 17, 2022
Regulations
Liability insurance increase held back by lack of insurance data
In a Congressionally-required report to Congress, FMCSA said it cannot adequately study carriers' current liability insurance requirements due in large part to a lack of data from the insurance industry. Also: NFI puts electric truck to work for Puma.
May 16, 2022
Alternative power
Alt fuel industry looks to 'perfect storm' to help spur fleet interest
Alt fuel supporters are looking to a 560% uptick in federal funding, heavy investments from OEMs and utilities, credit programs and tougher government regulations to help increase fleet interest in green powertrains.
May 12, 2022
Technology
TikTok could be a useful recruitment tool for trucking companies
The popular video app features content across a wide spectrum of interests, even trucking, and it could be a great tool for educating people about driving and interacting safely with tractor trailers on the road and the trucking lifestyle.
May 10, 2022
Regulations
Industry sounds off on speed limiter, voices concern over potential spike in road rage
Trucking stakeholders express concern over speed limiters' potential to decrease highway safety.
May 9, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA speed limiter proposal leans on trucks' ECU
The ECU manages everything from the mixture of air and fuel to idle speeds and valve control and timing, and it soon could be a key piece of regulatory compliance.
May 6, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA extending Truck Leasing Task Force application deadline
Those interested in joining the new task force can now apply through May 13. Also: TCA awards $160,000 in scholarships; Penske is now leasing Orange EV electric terminal tractors; Cummins, Trillium are partnering to help fleets transition to alt fuels.
May 5, 2022
Regulations
Speed limiter notice published, opening 30-day comment period
The advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking does not propose any regulatory changes, but rather seeks to answer questions related to speed limiters and electronic engine control units to help FMCSA in creating the new rulemaking.
May 3, 2022
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