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FMCSA speed limiter proposal leans on trucks' ECU
The ECU manages everything from the mixture of air and fuel to idle speeds and valve control and timing, and it soon could be a key piece of regulatory compliance.
May 6, 2022
FMCSA extending Truck Leasing Task Force application deadline
Those interested in joining the new task force can now apply through May 13. Also: TCA awards $160,000 in scholarships; Penske is now leasing Orange EV electric terminal tractors; Cummins, Trillium are partnering to help fleets transition to alt fuels.
May 5, 2022
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June 21, 2024
Speed limiter notice published, opening 30-day comment period
The advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking does not propose any regulatory changes, but rather seeks to answer questions related to speed limiters and electronic engine control units to help FMCSA in creating the new rulemaking.
May 3, 2022
Regulations
Majority of fleets use speed limiters, capped upwards of 70 mph
Nearly three-quarters of respondents to a CCJ poll are already using speed limiters, the majority favoring speeds between 66 mph and 70 mph.
May 2, 2022
Regulations
OOIDA reaffirms opposition to speed limiter mandate
OOIDA President Todd Spencer said studies and research prove that traffic is safest when all vehicles travel around the same speed. Also: More court action announced in New Orleans staged-accident scheme; U.S. Xpress honors drivers' mileage milestones.
May 2, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA amending household goods regs for carriers
New recommendations to FMCSA from the Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group are being implemented into HHG regs this summer. Also: Highway Transport driver named Tanker Driver of the Year.
April 29, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA files notice of intent on speed limiter requirement
After 5 years of inaction, DOT puts speed limiters back on the table. Also: FedEx Ground recognized six independent businesses as FedEx Ground Entrepreneurs of the Year. FMCSA publishes video on ELDT rule; DOL seeks to promote inclusiveness in trucking.
April 28, 2022
Regulations
Michigan removes most spring weight restrictions
Beginning April 25, weight restrictions are only in place in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and southern parts of the state. Also: Roehl announces new pay structure for drivers.
April 25, 2022
Regulations
Achates near-zero-emissions opposed-piston diesel may get axed by cylinder deactivation, electric powertrains
Big investments for all-electric, fuel cell and bolt-on solutions for cutting emissions on existing four-stroke platforms has Achates pushing harder to make their ultra clean, record-setting 10.6-liter diesel an attractive choice for production.
April 20, 2022
Regulations
Hours of service regs suspended in Georgia | Used truck sales, prices increased in March
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp cited supply chain issues in a state of emergency declared last week. Also: Used truck sales up in March; Penske places order for electric cargo vans.
April 20, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA moving under-21 pilot program forward, answers some concerns
After the first request in January, FMCSA said it received a total of 144 comments, and 102 of them were opposed to the program.
April 19, 2022
Regulations
Legislation looks to guarantee overtime pay for company drivers
Bill HR 7517 would remove the fair-labor exemption codified nearly a century ago and applied to many over-the-road employee drivers thereafter. Removal would guarantee time-and-a-half pay after 40 weekly hours worked for employee drivers.
April 18, 2022
Technology
Developers make headway on wireless backup cameras
Developers are overcoming hurdles in backup camera technology on heavy-duty commercial trucks by using a thinner bandwidth to direct reliable signal from the back of a 53-foot trailer to the tractor cab via WiFi and Bluetooth.
April 18, 2022
Maintenance
Proper wheel end play the difference in bearing life and loose wheels
Pre-adjusted wheel end systems are intended to be locked down and secured based on the tolerance stack ups of components inside the system.
February 18, 2020
Regulations
Assessing the challenges of a mileage-based user fee as an alternative to the fuel tax
The Eastern Transportation Coalition is working to find a fair balance in developing a mileage-based user fee as an alternative funding source for the Highway Trust Fund as more fuel-efficient vehicles make the fuel tax less feasible.
April 15, 2022
Regulations
Texas governor backs off on some border inspections
After reaching an agreement with a Mexican border state's governor, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has eased state inspections at one Laredo border crossing location. Also: Forward Air opens new support center.
April 15, 2022
Regulations
New Texas border inspection directive slowing cross-border operations
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, in an effort to increase border security, ordered the Texas DPS to conduct enhanced inspections at border crossings. The result has been increased border crossing wait times and even protests in Mexico, closing one crossing.
April 13, 2022
Regulations
Electric vehicles' lack of fuel tax leaves highway funding in limbo
Meaningful action on EV's impact on the Highway Trust Fund is likely several years away.
April 12, 2022
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