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Lawmakers intro bill guaranteeing truck driver overtime pay
Removal of the overtime exemption was included as a suggested priority action for the Department of Transportation in its Supply Chain Assessment of the Transportation Industrial Base last year.
November 10, 2023
Can a mileage-based user fee replace fuel taxes?
Fuel taxes are the primary funding source for America’s Highway Trust Fund, but that's no longer meeting infrastructure funding needs. The Eastern Transportation Coalition is bringing trucking's voice to the table in exploring a mileage-based fee.
November 10, 2023
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Highway safety Senate hearing highlights truck parking shortage
A Senate subcommittee discussed Tuesday the truck parking shortage, speed limiters and more. Meanwhile, trucking orgs and others penned a letter to Senators urging passage of truck parking legislation. Also: New ADAS features on Kenworth T680s; more.
November 9, 2023
Regulations
WSTA files two lawsuits in effort to halt CARB emissions regs
The Western States Trucking Association has filed two lawsuits challenging the California Air Resources Board’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Fleets rules. Also: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree harvested in West Virginia.
November 6, 2023
Regulations
ATA, state groups call on governors for truck parking funding
A letter to all 50 governors spelled out the numerous new resources provided by the federal government for truck parking funding. Also: Truck Safety Coalition calls for action on speed limiters, AEBs; Canada's Loblaw deploys electric Volvos.
November 2, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA's advisory board on women drivers sets next meeting
The Women of Trucking Advisory Board will complete its review of the discussion notes from the deliberations concerning various topics. Also: Wreaths Across America seeks more carriers; Saia expands to Maine; community college gets funding for trucking.
November 1, 2023
Regulations
Zero emission fleet sales 2 years ahead of target, CARB says
Of the 7,639 zero emission vehicles produced and delivered for sale by 18 manufacturers, 7,016 (94%) of them were from Rivian and Ford.
October 30, 2023
Regulations
Advisory committee to discuss underride guard implementation hurdles
NHTSA's Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will meet Nov. 15 to discuss topics related to underride guards. Also: Penske Truck Leasing adds Xos Stepvan to electric fleet; Stoughton Trailers adds Southeast dealer; America's Road Team finalists.
October 30, 2023
Regulations
California puts teeth in emission regs with new 'smog check' system
Truck owners, regardless of the state where the trucks are plated, will be required to pay an annual $30-per-truck fee to California, likewise to submit passing emissions tests twice a year to be able to operate in the state.
October 25, 2023
Alternative power
Clean air and a strong supply chain: Finding common ground in trucking
The trucking industry’s developmental path to emissions reductions is not widely understood or celebrated.
October 24, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA making security changes to Portal account system
Anyone with an FMCSA Portal account needs to take action by Dec. 1 to keep access to their account. Also: WIT unveils Influential Woman in Trucking finalists; Volvo recalling nearly 2K trucks; Hyundai Translead recalling container chassis; more.
October 24, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA extends comment period for potential carrier rating system revamp
The agency is giving an additional 30 days to comment on its carrier Safety Fitness Determination advance notice of proposed rulemaking. Also: ATRI seeks carrier input on challenges, opportunity for women truckers; TCA seeks driver of the year nominations
October 23, 2023
Regulations
Inspectors parked 2,375 trucks for brake violations during Brake Safety Week
Of the 18,875 total commercial motor vehicles inspected, only 12.6% were found to have out-of-service brake violations. Also: J&R Schugel unveils breast cancer awareness truck wrap; ContainerPort Group relocates Atlanta terminal.
October 19, 2023
Industry
ATA chief takes aim at unions, plaintiffs' bar and CARB
ATA president Chris Spear did not hold back in his speech to association members about the threats of unionization, "jackpot justice" and environmental extremism.
October 18, 2023
Regulations
CTA files lawsuit to block CARB's diesel truck ban
The lawsuit seeks a preliminary and permanent injunction to bar CARB from implementing and enforcing its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which is set to begin taking effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
October 18, 2023
Regulations
Truck Leasing Task Force explores path forward
FMCSA panel discusses how to tackle predatory leasing practices, including whether they should be improved or scrapped altogether.
October 18, 2023
Regulations
DOL nears rollback of Trump-era independent contractor classification rule
The White House OMB is reviewing a final rule from the Labor Department to rescind the Trump-era rule. Also: TCA opens application period for Fleet Safety Awards; Averitt donates $35K to St. Jude.
October 9, 2023
Regulations
Speeding tops list of infractions by truck drivers during Operation Safe Driver Week
Overall, truck drivers received more warnings and tickets than passenger-car drivers during the weeklong initiative. Also: NYC passes bill to add truck parking; Cummins' nat-gas X15N to be a Cascadia option; Leonard's Express refurbishes terminals, shops.
October 6, 2023
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