Regulation: Page 11

  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks during a news conference in October 2022.
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    California governor vetoes bill proposing driverless truck restrictions

    Legislators overwhelmingly supported the bill earlier this year. But overriding a governor’s veto is rare in California.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    FMCSA promotes ‘savvy, steadfast strategist’ to chief safety officer

    Sue Lawless most recently directed the agency’s Motor Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Standards Division.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
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    California’s Senate passes bill to restrict autonomous trucks

    The measure could require a safety operator onboard heavy AVs for years.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
  • A Werner trailer is hauled on an interestate.
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    Werner found guilty of discriminating against driver applicant

    The carrier expressed disappointment this week with the jury’s decision and is considering an appeal.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Mack Trucks recall affects 27K vehicles

    The trucks' turn-signal defect fails to meet a federal safety standard, the NHTSA said.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • Twin multi-lane, open bridges filled with cars span a bright blue body of water.
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    Nearly 7% of US bridges in poor condition

    The Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge in Seattle and the Route I‐678 span over Flushing Bay Promenade in New York City were downgraded, according to a new report.

    By Julie Strupp • Sept. 5, 2023
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    DOL proposes $55K overtime rule threshold, automatic 3-year updates

    An estimated 3.6 million U.S. workers would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule, the agency said Wednesday.

    By Ryan Golden • Sept. 1, 2023
  • Two trucks pass each other at night on a rain-covered highway near Chicago.
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    ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023

    Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    FMCSA weighs ‘new methodology’ for sanctioning unfit carriers

    The agency is asking for public comment on whether it should ditch its three-tiered rating system, among other changes.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
  • Transport Dive reporter Colin Campbell rides with driver Guztavo Martinez in a Plus semi-autonomous truck at ATA MCE 2022 in San Diego last month.
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    3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive

    The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Biden administration proposes 58 mpg fuel economy standard for small vehicles

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommended that fuel efficiency increase 2% annually for passenger cars and 4% for light-duty trucks starting in model year 2027. But it’s considering more aggressive targets.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 14, 2023
  • A Kodiak Robotics staffer stands next to and inspects an autonomous truck.
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    Kodiak Robotics’ self-driving trucks test pre-clearances for roadside inspections

    The company has been conducting a pilot and relaying information to law enforcement in Texas.

    By • July 28, 2023
  • NTSB's Tom Chapman answers media questions at a briefing on a fatal crash that took place in Illinois on July 12, 2023.
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    Fatal Illinois bus crash with parked tractor-trailers prompts NTSB investigation

    The crash killed three people near the Silver Lake Rest Area along I-70 last week.

    By • July 17, 2023
  • Legislators with the California Senate Transportation Committee meet to discuss AB 316 regarding a safety operator requirement for autonomous heavy trucks.
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    California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks

    Assembly Bill 316 would limit when trucking operations without a driver could begin, though some legislators said a ban would not be forever.

    By • July 13, 2023
  • A snow covered bridge is broken in the middle, with a red bus jammed into the crack. A car is on its back on the embankment in front of the bridge.
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    Pittsburgh bridge collapse illustrates poor maintenance across US

    The incident in 2022 demonstrates what can happen to the other 46,000 spans across the country that are at a similar level of risk.

    By Jen A. Miller • July 11, 2023
  • A Gatik truck drives along an overpass as other trucks operate nearby.
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    How partnerships tie into Gatik’s view on middle-mile autonomy

    The AV company’s Class 6 driverless box trucks are replacing Class 8 trucks in short-haul logistics, a spokesperson said.

    By • July 11, 2023
  • A Werner tractor-trailer on a highway alongside passenger traffic.
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    Retired Werner CFO becomes consultant for carrier

    The carrier's longtime finance chief will earn $75,000 a month through the end of the year for offering strategic advice.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    Washington Trucking Associations’ head talks driver restroom access

    President and CEO Sheri Call called a new state law "an opportunity for basic human dignity."

    By • June 29, 2023
  • Cars and trucks move along the Cross Bronx Expressway in both directions.
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    Regulators propose required automatic emergency braking systems

    The proposed rule would require new vehicles over 10,000 pounds to have the tech, with the goal of reducing crashes and injuries.

    By • June 23, 2023
  • American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear speaks at the 2022 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition on Monday.
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    Why the ATA changed its stance on speed limiters

    The turnaround indicates the technology’s growing use in members’ fleets and the association's recognition of a pending FMCSA rule as inevitable.

    By • June 23, 2023
  • A Yellow Corp. truck is seen near its terminal July 8, 2003 in Miami, Florida.
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    Yellow subsidiary settles EEOC claim it refused to hire female drivers at terminal

    USF Holland will pay $490,000 to settle the suit and establish a scholarship for women at its driver academy.

    By • June 22, 2023
  • Smoke pours from the exhaust pipe of a truck in Washington, D.C.
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    Biden vetoes resolution to overturn EPA emissions regulations

    A Senate effort to overturn the veto failed to gather the required 2/3 majority.

    By • Updated June 21, 2023
  • A group of 5 International MV trucks parked in front of a backdrop of city skyscrapers.
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    NHTSA recall notes fire risk for certain International MV trucks

    Various Navistar equipment can overheat due to leaking brake fluid, the agency said.

    By • June 14, 2023
  • Aerial shot looking directly down on a row of trucks parked at a truck stop near Albuquerque, New Mexico at night.
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    FMCSA launches new campaign to stop human trafficking

    The awareness push comes as five states, including New York and California, report higher instances of problems.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    California’s AV bill advances as industry, legislators clash on safety issues

    If the proposed law passes, a human operator could need to be onboard heavy-duty trucks in the Golden State until at least Jan. 1, 2029.

    By • June 5, 2023