Regulation

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    US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

    Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

    By Nathan Owens • July 2, 2025
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    Medical examiners’ records must be filed electronically: FMCSA

    Thirty-seven states are already compliant with the new rule, which aims to reduce document fraud.

    By • July 1, 2025
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    CPKC aims to remedy service disruptions by mid-July

    Issues with a technology transition have led to increased dwell time and missed switches.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    DOT agencies withdraw speed limiters proposal

    The move was part of a "pro-trucker package" that also declared funding for truck parking and highlighted efforts to reduce regulatory burdens.

    By • June 27, 2025
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    Fed on hold to see if tariff-induced inflation persists, Powell says

    “A majority of my committee has said that they do expect to cut rates between now and the end of the year,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.

    By Jim Tyson • June 27, 2025
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    Trump signs resolutions killing California’s zero-emissions rules

    President Donald Trump called for ending electric vehicle mandates, signing off on a trio of congressional joint resolutions.

    By • June 13, 2025
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    Opinion

    NYC’s congestion pricing could be halted, but the data says it’s working

    TomTom data shows a significant shift in traffic patterns, with congestion levels dropping considerably across the city, a company expert says.

    By Ralf-Peter Schäfer • June 10, 2025
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    FMCSA seeking to overhaul IT budget

    The agency is proposing staff reductions while also aiming to modernize its technology systems.

    By • June 9, 2025
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    FMCSA rear impact guard labeling issue part of deregulation push

    A rule involving worn-out and illegible stickers, issues that the government has advised are not problematic, could soon be officially voided.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    Daimler recalls over 21K trucks

    Western Star 47X and 49X trucks could have potential short circuits due to an incorrect installation, the truck manufacturer said.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    Labor Dept. drops Biden-era ESG fiduciary rule

    The agency will no longer defend the rule allowing retirement plan managers to consider environmental, social and governance factors.

    By Lamar Johnson • June 2, 2025
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    ‘No longer necessary’: FMCSA seeks to reduce redundant reporting of traffic violations

    The clamp-down comes amid a Trump administration push for deregulation where possible.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

    The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

    By • Updated May 29, 2025
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    Congress revokes Advanced Clean Trucks waiver, creating ambiguity for refuse fleets

    Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution revoking waivers allowing California to implement several zero-emissions truck policies. The change may give fleet owners “some relief” even as a transition continues.

    By Jacob Wallace • May 28, 2025
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    FMCSA reveals English proficiency enforcement standards

    Drivers who fail to pass a two-step test could be placed out of service as of June 25, per the new criteria.

    By • May 27, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Congress could soon revoke California’s vehicle emissions standards

    State and local authority over air quality will be jeopardized if Congress revokes California’s auto emissions limits, experts say.

    By Dan Zukowski • May 15, 2025
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    DOT awards $3.2B to 180 projects

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Biden administration left the transportation department with 3,200 unobligated grants.

    By Dan Zukowski • May 14, 2025
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    America’s infrastructure notches first-ever ‘C’ grade

    Federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act helped lift the condition of many categories in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ new report card.

    By Julie Strupp • May 12, 2025
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    US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

    By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

    By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025
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    DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

    The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation.

    By Ryan Golden • May 7, 2025
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    California DMV proposes new AV regulation framework

    Heavy-duty autonomous vehicles over 10,001 pounds can be tested with a DMV-approved permit under the state’s new framework.

    By • May 5, 2025
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    DOT will cut funds to transportation projects with DEI: Duffy

    The U.S. transportation secretary also told funding recipients that they need to cooperate with immigration officers or potentially face civil or criminal prosecution.

    By Julie Strupp • May 5, 2025
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    4 issues plaguing the trucking industry

    Stakeholders shared their viewpoints on vehicle safety and the driver shortage during a congressional hearing.

    By • May 2, 2025
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    Trump pushes to enforce English proficiency in trucking

    In an executive order, the president directed federal officials to make lack of language proficiency an out-of-service violation after years of uneven enforcement.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    NHTSA seeks to fast-track AV deployment

    The agency’s streamlined process is meant to aid developers and get autonomous driving technology on U.S. roads faster.

    By • April 28, 2025