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States challenge latest EPA, CARB truck emissions rules
Attorneys General from multiple states filed separate legal challenges Monday looking to derail the EPA's Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas regs and California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule, both of which set the stage for a transition to zero-emission trucks.
May 14, 2024
FMCSA easing fleet requirements for under-21 pilot program
Fleets are no longer required to install driver-facing cameras or obtain a Registered Apprenticeship through the DOL to participate. Also: Penske joins ZEV-focused PACT coalition; CRST's pre-CDL waiver renewed.
May 14, 2024
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May 2, 2024
Senate okays aging diesel fleet renewal grants, rebates
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act has saved more than 520 million gallons of fuel over the last nearly 20 years.
May 13, 2024
Regulations
Tanker fleet gets limited exemption to install pulsating brake light system
Gemini Motor Transport can now install the Intellistop module, which pulses the rear lights when brakes are applied. Also: Cargo theft continues to rise; Drivewyze expands in-cab safety alerts.
May 13, 2024
Test Drives
The biggest and most power powerful 'green' engine I've ever driven
The D17 is the largest and most powerful diesel engine Volvo's ever put in a truck.
May 4, 2024
Maintenance
How to help drivers pass a DOT inspection
Over the last three years, roughly 6% of all drivers inspected have been parked with a violation during CVSA's Roadcheck.
May 2, 2024
Workforce
Fleet's request to bring CLP holders into under-21 pilot denied
Pitt Ohio petitioned FMCSA to allow CLP holders under the age of 21 to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program. Also: STG Logistics extends CSX partnership; intermodal fleet acquires brokerage; more.
May 9, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA extends emergency declaration related to Baltimore bridge collapse
The declaration, which applies to carriers providing specific direct assistance to the emergency, is now in effect through June 8. Also: Bill calls on more oversight from USPS of contract carriers; FMCSA's Our Roads, Our Safety campaign ongoing this week.
May 8, 2024
Components
How to ensure brakes pass DOT roadside inspection
Barring an unforeseen statistical anomaly, brake violations will be among the top equipment out of service violations found during Roadcheck.
May 2, 2024
Components
How to ensure your tires pass roadside DOT inspection
From tread depth to road gators, tires are a big problem during DOT inspections.
May 2, 2024
Maintenance
How to ensure your lights pass roadside DOT inspection
The top equipment violation last year, with somewhere around 300,000 nationwide, was lighting devices.
May 2, 2024
Regulations
How to pass a roadside inspection: CVSA answers Roadcheck questions
CVSA) Roadside Inspection Specialist Jeremy Disbrow fielded nearly 300 questions submitted by members of the trucking community, and provided an instructional how-to on passing a commercial vehicle roadside inspection.
May 2, 2024
Regulations
Congressional resolutions would kill EPA's latest truck emissions mandates
Legislation introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would, if passed, overturn the EPA's Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions regulations on heavy-duty trucks.
May 1, 2024
Regulations
Voices in regulations
The formal processes for expressing positions on regulations is one of the keys to having an impact on them.
May 1, 2024
Business operations
Video-based safety systems in trucking, an app-base way to navigate regulations and more
In this week’s CCJ Tech Shorts, use of video-based safety systems are expected to balloon in the years ahead; a new app-based way to navigate FMCSRs; ITS Logistics has opened a Tech Innovation Center; and Tenstreet adds 35 new capabilities.
April 30, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down driver for multiple alcohol violations
The driver also violated an out-of-service order he received following a hit-and-run crash. Also: Ryder expands cross-border operations with new facility in El Paso; Calif.-based fleet expands partial truckload footprint nationwide.
April 30, 2024
Alternative power
White House unlocking $1.5 billion to support zero-emission trucks
The plans made public Wednesday support President Biden’s plans for zero emissions freight corridors.
April 24, 2024
Regulations
New Mississippi law cracks down on predatory towing
The law establishes a new Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee, which will set regulations and standards for towing in the state, and more. Also: FBI warns of "smishing" toll collection scam; three Autocar recalls issued.
April 23, 2024
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