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EPA considering waiver for California's diesel ban regulation
The EPA is accepting comments and will host a public meeting next month regarding a potential waiver for CARB's Advanced Clean Fleets rule. Also: Speed limiter block remains in DOT appropriations bill; OOIDA raises concerns over underride report.
July 12, 2024
Southeastern cargo theft ring members get jail time
Four individuals were sentenced for operating a cargo theft ring in the Southeast in 2019 responsible for stealing $1.7 million in cargo. Also: Werner celebrates 25 years of Mexico operations; Ryder names Drivers of the Year.
July 11, 2024
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July 2, 2024
FMCSA pushes speed limiter proposal another year
FMCSA missed its May 2024 projection for the publication of a speed limiter proposal and is now projecting May 2025 as a publication date. Also: FMCSA names new chief counsel; fleet seeks extension of split sleeper HOS waiver.
July 10, 2024
Regulations
Heated debate over recommendations for improving underride guard regulation
A biennial report from the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection, not yet final, shows big division among committee members, yet offers a bevy of recommendations for regulators to improve safety in underride crashes involving trucks.
July 9, 2024
Regulations
Emergency HOS waivers for Baltimore bridge collapse extended
The emergency declaration, in effect since the end of April, is now effective through July 15. Also: Tie rod recalls affecting more Daimler, Volvo, Mack units; comment period extended for fleet's request to use under-21 drivers across state lines.
July 9, 2024
Regulations
California lawmakers again eye driverless truck ban
Legislation, which passed last year but was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, would require a human operator inside autonomous trucks. Also: Volvo, Westport celebrate official launch of joint venture partnership.
July 8, 2024
Regulations
What’s going on with speed limiters and other trucking legislation?
American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear joins the 10-44 this week and talks trucking’s legislative docket so far this year.
July 5, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down carrier after fatal crash, violations
The carrier was found to be in violation of several federal regulations during a post-crash investigation. Also: Former Yellow execs join Forward Air leadership team; TCA is expanding its partnership with Wreaths Across America.
July 4, 2024
Regulations
Carrier lease-purchase programs should be 'outlawed': FMCSA task force chairman
FMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force chairman Steve Rush is not the only member whose mind seems made up on the future of the carrier lease-purchase. The next task force meeting, July 18, takes up opportunity in "equitable leasing agreements."
July 3, 2024
Regulations
Supreme Court deals major blows to federal regulators
Conservative court activists and business interests celebrate dealing a blow to federal agencies' power to regulate businesses. What does the end of so-called "Chevron deference" to regulators mean for FMCSA and EPA?
July 2, 2024
Regulations
Congress doubles down, insisting EPA roll back Phase 3 GHG rule
More than 150 members of the House and Senate on Tuesday sent a letter to the EPA Administrator urging the Biden Administration to overturn the rule that was finalized earlier this year.
July 2, 2024
Alternative power
Shippers don't care about trucking's green transformation
Nearly two-thirds of fleet leaders polled by CCJ said a shipper has never asked about their fleet's environmental goals, or the use of zero emissions trucks.
July 1, 2024
Regulations
Fleet owner faces 5 years in prison for lying to FMCSA
The former fleet owner was convicted of operating a chameleon carrier scheme to attempt to hide poor safety records of his companies. Also: Estes revamps Million Mile Program to be more accurate; free Drivewyze alerts now available in Texas.
July 1, 2024
Regulations
DOL appropriations bill would block new independent contractor rule
The bill has a long path to being enacted, but it cleared its first hurdle Thursday. Also: Groendyke gets extension on pulsing brake light waiver; Four fleets approved to use Intellistop brake light module; Uber Freight, Aurora announce partnership.
June 28, 2024
Safety & Compliance
DOT: Marijuana still a no-no for truck drivers, even if it's reclassified
DOT says a reclassification of marijuana wouldn't change the department's drug testing rules.
June 27, 2024
Regulations
NHTSA denies rear-impact guard reconsideration petition from safety coalition
A coalition of safety groups petitioned NHTSA to reconsider its 2022 rear-impact guard standards in favor of stronger standards, which NHTSA has denied. Also: Bill would establish cargo theft task force; Continental Express opens Chicago-area terminal.
June 27, 2024
Regulations
Funding bill says no to truck speed limiters, yes to truck parking
A U.S. House appropriations subcommittee will meet Thursday to discuss FY 2025 DOT funding legislation, which currently includes a block on any speed limiter mandate and $200M appropriated for new truck parking projects.
June 26, 2024
Regulations
'Jump ball' election debate 'should be pay-per-view,' says ATA's Spear
American Trucking Associations boss Chris Spear hopes to hear "common sense," "solutions" and "certainty" in Thursday's debate.
June 26, 2024
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