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Regulations: Page 62

Regulations
Audit finds EPA enforcement actions down significantly since 2007
Despite a drop in overall enforcement, actions related to the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act – which have affected several trucking OEMs – have accounted for the most enforcement actions and penalties during the audited timeframe.
May 19, 2021
Emissions Smokestack
Regulations
Texas senator again floats truck-only mileage tax
This is at least the second time Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has eyed a potential trucking-exclusive tax.
May 19, 2021
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) suggested method would levy 25-cents for every mile driven, tracked via government-mandated devices that report the data back to the IRS.
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Dyed diesel okayed for limited use, fines waived
Oakley Transport achieves ISO certification milestone. Also: Embark brings on new partner.
May 14, 2021
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Colonial Pipeline readies restart as more regulatory relief added for fuel haulers in 10 states affected by shutdown
Previous presidentially-issued disaster declarations clear a path for 10 states to issue overweight permits to fuel haulers. Also: Bridge closure on major Southern freight artery.
May 13, 2021
The I-40 Hernando de Soto Bridge connecting Tennessee and Arkansas over the Mississippi River is closed indefinitely after a fracture was found in a steel beam.
Regulations
Achates diesel earns CALSTART praise ahead of Walmart demo
Following roughly 17 years of R&D, a Peterbilt 579 has been equipped with a near-zero emissions, two-stroke diesel engine from Achates that the company says meets 2027 emissions and costs far less than competing four-strokers.
May 11, 2021
right side engine on truck
Regulations
California contractor law: Likely next steps, pivots for truckers if enforced
Many feel indiscriminate application of AB 5 to trucking is like carpet-bombing a legitimate business model in leasing owner-ops, when the weapon the state needs is already in its tool belt, a hammer for tax dodgers 1099'ing drivers who own no equipment.
May 7, 2021
dollar sign, state of california sign
Regulations
Trucking calls on House Democrats to reject liability insurance hike
Trucking joins group petition asking members of the U.S. House of Representatives to reject an increase of motor carriers’ minimum liability insurance requirements. Also: Nikola expects to kick off BEV, fuel cell test with port partner.
May 7, 2021
Truck Wreck
Business
Labor Dept.'s independent contractor rule withdrawn
The Department of Labor has officially withdrawn the late-Trump-era rulemaking that would have defined 'independent contractor' within the FLSA. Also: TuSimple partners with insurance firm to assess autonomous safety; Lytx cams optional on Volvo trucks.
May 6, 2021
Landstar Systems
Regulations
FMCSA evaluating driver vision standard at upcoming meeting
The agency's Medical Review Board will evaluate comments received on a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the vision standard for truck drivers. Also: New risk-management app from Overhaul; seasonal weight restrictions lifted in Mich.; more.
May 5, 2021
Driver Glasses
Regulations
Regs violations fines increased; thousands of Internationals recalled
DOT has increased fines across all agencies, including FMCSA, for regulations violations. Also: Navistar is recalling more than 10,000 International trucks; Daimler launching products, services to support electric truck buyers; more.
May 4, 2021
International Lt Truck
Maintenance
CVSA Roadcheck inspection is about data, not zeal
You are no more or less likely to get dinged for a violation this week than you were last week if you're skirting the rules.
May 4, 2021
Police car with alert lights on with semi truck to the side on the highway
Regulations
Fuel haulers seek COVID hours of service waiver
Several national organizations that advocate for truck stops, travel centers and convenience stores petitioned FMCSA to have fuel haulers added to the COVID hours of service waiver. Also: New names for several Paccar Powertrain components.
May 3, 2021
Tanker
Regulations
Roadcheck hotspots: States with highest inspection and lights/hours violation intensity
Overdrive's latest CSA's Data Trail update, bringing in 2020 data: States ranked high for inspection intensity show high likelihood of inspecting a truck in normal times, and more so when inspection-blitz season heats up annually in Spring and Summer.
April 30, 2021
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Regulations
Set and follow best practices to lower light and HOS infractions
This year's Roadcheck takes place May 4-6 with an emphasis on lighting, the 'number one vehicle violation' and hours-of-service which continue to rank as the top cause for out-of-service driver violations. CCJ talked with experts about both.
April 29, 2021
Trucker stopped for truck inspection
Business
Federal court says California's AB 5 applies to trucking
A three-judge panel voted Wednesday to overturn an injunction that exempted the trucking industry from the ABC independent contractor test. The California Trucking Association is vowing to continue the fight, which requires an appeal to SCOTUS.
April 28, 2021
Semi trucks driving along highway
Regulations
'Not one certified ELD for Canada,' CVSA says
As Canada's new ELD regulation arrives, some fleets are under the false impression that they're already compliant according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
April 28, 2021
two people talking while looking at ELD
Regulations
GOP infrastructure plan is heavy on roads and bridges
The GOP plan earmarks more than 52% of its funds for roads and bridges.
April 22, 2021
While the GOP's proposal overall is smaller, the plan sets aside significantly more funding for roads and bridges – $299 billion compared to the $115 billion in Biden's plan.
Regulations
Exhaust induction boosts MPG, reduces emissions and maintenance
Leonard's Express sees high fuel economy gains with SPIER System that cuts emissions and DPF maintenance with exhaust induction.
April 21, 2021
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