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EMA boss: Trucking needs single regulatory body setting emission standards
After a morning session focused on electric vehicle adoption, Friday’s Super Session at the 2022 ATD Show in Las Vegas turned its attention back to diesel and how regulatory disconnect is likely to negatively impact the new truck sales in the years ahead.
March 11, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA removes convicted violations reporting requirement for drivers
FMCSA said the requirement is repetitive with carriers' requirement to pull drivers' MVRs. Also: Hino launches new end-to-end EV assistance program; FMCSA withdraws two CDL testing rulemakings; Walmart opening new fulfillment center in Pennsylvania.
March 9, 2022
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ISAAC CEO says authorities unprepared for Canadian ELD mandate enforcement
CCMTA extends the transition period for ELD mandate enforcement to give the industry more time to purchase and install certified devices and conduct training to be compliant, but ISAAC Instruments' CEO says the issue lies with the authorities.
March 8, 2022
Regulations
Texas-based carrier shut down following fatal crash, safety violations
An FMCSA review of one-truck Koboat Trucking found the carrier to be “egregiously noncompliant” with multiple safety regulations, FMCSA said. Also: Volvo trucks recalled for cabinet mounting issue; small number of Cascadias recalled for brakes issue.
March 8, 2022
Regulations
EPA proposes new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks
The proposed standards, still to be determined after public input, will take effect with model year 2027 trucks and engines. While trucking leaders seem to largely support the goals of the proposal, groups believe there is still work to be done.
March 7, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA expanding allowable windshield area for mounting safety tech
The agency is amending the FMCSRs to expand the area on windshields in which safety technologies can be mounted. Also: Teamsters meet with DOL to discuss drivers' working conditions; fleet intros veterans-support truck.
March 7, 2022
Regulations
Truck-involved crash fatalities drop as overall traffic deaths rise
NHTSA's 2020 traffic crash data shows a 1.3% decrease in truck-involved crash fatalities, while overall traffic fatalities increased by 6.8%. Also: Chevron set to acquire Renewable Energy Group.
March 3, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA extends COVID-related hours of service, CDL declarations
The long-in-effect COVID emergency declaration was extended through May 31, while drivers whose CDLs have expired since March 1, 2020, have 45 more days to get them renewed. Also: International trucks recalled.
March 1, 2022
Regulations
DOT could expand drug testing options
DOT eyes allowing oral fluid drug testing in lieu of urine testing.
February 28, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down Texas-based driver after fatal crash
The truck driver struck and killed a Tennessee sheriff's officer along I-75 and was subsequently found to be under the influence of marijuana at the time of the crash.
February 28, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA updates guidance regarding fleets' accident registers
The agency made a clarification to the "medical treatment" portion of the rule that requires carriers to keep a register of certain accidents. Also: Carrier Transicold makes telematics standard on reefers.
February 25, 2022
Regulations
Bills introduced in Congress would end Biden's cross-border vax mandates for truckers
The new legislation would allow Canadian and Mexican truck drivers to enter the U.S. without COVID vaccination. Also: FMCSA working to add brokers to complaint database; former Rhode Island fleet owner suspended by FMCSA.
February 24, 2022
Regulations
Biden, Trudeau asked to reinstate truck drivers' cross-border vaccine exemption
Governors from 16 U.S. states and premiers from two Canadian provinces penned a letter to Biden and Trudeau regarding cross-border vaccine mandates for drivers. Also: Six states piloting e-inspections with Drivewyze; more.
February 21, 2022
Regulations
Safety violations lead FMCSA to shut down small Texas carrier
FMCSA determined that 4 Life Transport had connections with another Texas-based carrier that it shut down in January. Also: New EPA truck emissions regs in the works; C.H. Robinson, Waymo partner for autonomous runs in Texas.
February 17, 2022
Regulations
CVSA announces Roadcheck inspection blitz dates, OOS criteria changes
CVSA's annual 72-hour International Roadcheck will be held on these dates in May with a focus on wheel end components. The group also released its updated out-of-service criteria, which took effect April 1.
February 16, 2022
Alternative power
Cummins eyes fuel-agnostic powertrain line-up
Cummins announced an industry-first, fuel-agnostic powertrain line-up intended to cut carbon while running on either gasoline, propane, natural gas, hydrogen or diesel.
February 14, 2022
Regulations
ATA opposes vaccine mandate protests as Canada threaten to fine, revoke licenses of protesters
ATA's Chris Spear said the group "opposes any protest activities that disrupt public safety and compromise the economic and national security of the U.S." Also: Yellow opening two new driver training academies.
February 14, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA's safety ratings trend negative: A majority issued in 2021 were Conditional
In 2021, in stark contrast to most recent years, a majority of all audits that concluded with a safety rating ended with the carrier getting a Conditional rating. Ratings and audits continued to decline, with Satisfactory ratings in ever-shorter supply.
February 10, 2022
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