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Speed limiter bill reintroduced in Congress
The legislation would require all trucks manufactured after 1992 be limited to 65 mph unless certain safety tech is installed, which would allow for a 70 mph limit.
May 26, 2021
Trucking orgs unite in truck tax pushback
Both ATA and OOIDA took particular exception to the notion that passenger cars "subsidize" road use by heavy trucks.
May 25, 2021
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Congressman warns highway spending is woeful
Once the envy of world, the U.S. highway system is now rated 15th.
May 20, 2021
Regulations
Brake Safety Week set for late August
During last year’s Brake Safety Week, 12% of inspected trucks were placed out of service. Also: Final mile carrier rebrands; mega fleet expands driver amenities at existing terminal; and LTL giant opens relocated terminal in Texas.
May 20, 2021
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
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
Regulations
Dyed diesel okayed for limited use, fines waived
Oakley Transport achieves ISO certification milestone. Also: Embark brings on new partner.
May 14, 2021
Regulations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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