Regulation: Page 3

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    Delaware bill seeks to require safety operators aboard large AVs

    An updated proposal also would require a state transportation report be sent to legislators.

    By • June 3, 2024
  • American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear addresses attendees of the 2023 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition on Monday.
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    ATA extends CEO’s contract through 2029

    The trucking industry group’s board voted to add another three years to Chris Spear’s term as president.

    By • May 31, 2024
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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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    Lawmakers propose crash victim advocate role

    The federal DOT job would connect stakeholders with the transportation secretary.

    By • May 31, 2024
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    AiLogistics orders 100 Nikola fuel cell electric trucks

    The zero-emission vehicles are scheduled to be delivered to the California drayage provider next year.

    By • May 30, 2024
  • A truck travels along Interstate 80 on March 29, 2024 in Berkeley, California, in heavy traffic.
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    California State Assembly advances revived AV safety operator bill

    The proposal repeats a nearly identical version that Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected last September.

    By • May 29, 2024
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    FHWA promotes chief counsel to deputy administrator

    Kristin White, former COO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, was the agency’s top attorney for less than a year.

    By • May 28, 2024
  • A Swift Transportation tractor-trailer drives down a road next to the company's Lancaster, Texas, terminal.
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    Knight-Swift noncompete with ex-CEO highlights old framework ahead of rule change

    A severance deal temporarily prevents David Jackson from taking on industry and director positions.

    By • May 23, 2024
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    Carrier, OEM investors reject ESG proposals

    Votes at Paccar, Old Dominion Freight Line and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings shot down changes to company policies and reporting.

    By • May 22, 2024
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    FMCSA chief counsel promoted to DOT deputy counsel

    Brian Stansbury's ascendance is the latest departure from the federal motor carrier safety regulator.

    By • May 20, 2024
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    Trucking groups raise concerns about marijuana rescheduling, testing

    The ATA requested explicit allowance for continued employer drug testing of drivers and other safety-sensitive workers.

    By • May 20, 2024
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    Werner plans to double AV truck pilot partners

    The carrier is analyzing how the tech could complement its operations, SVP Chad Dittberner told Trucking Dive. 

    By • May 17, 2024
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    Old Dominion argues emissions proposal is ‘one-size-fits-all’

    The LTL carrier urged shareholders to vote against a measure to require greenhouse gas reduction goals.

    By • May 14, 2024
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    DOT asks for feedback on AI risks, opportunities

    The government said the deployment of AI tools and applications will impact virtually all aspects of transportation.

    By • May 6, 2024
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    Trucking expects equipment pre-buy ahead of EPA emissions rules

    Paccar and Ryder say stronger purchasing could begin in 2025.

    By • May 3, 2024
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    TFI subsidiaries settle EEOC discrimination suit for $460,000

    TA Dedicated and Transportation Enterprise Services subjected gay mechanics to harassment and termination, and retaliated following complaints, the EEOC said.

    By • April 30, 2024
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    DOL expanding overtime pay eligibility to millions of US workers

    The department will raise a current threshold of $35,568 that triggers an exemption from extra pay provisions.

    By Ryan Golden • April 26, 2024
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    FMCSA removes inward-facing camera rule from apprenticeship program

    Carriers also no longer need a Department of Labor apprenticeship program number to participate in the pilot, the agency said.

    By • April 24, 2024
  • Attendees of the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, pass by a Kenworth vendor booth.
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    Paccar opposes renewed push for environmental reporting

    An investment firm has resubmitted a proposal that narrowly failed last year to require additional reporting by the OEM on its lobbying efforts.

    By • April 19, 2024
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    Daimler Truck North America recalls over 29K vehicles

    Various newer Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 57X trucks are affected.

    By • April 15, 2024
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    Interstate registrations board seeks to fill all 5 industry seats

    The three-year terms help change registration fees, which states use to pay for motor carrier enforcement programs.

    By • April 12, 2024
  • A Truck exits from the Baltimore Port after the cargo ship Dali ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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    FMCSA offers tips, resources to truckers affected by Baltimore bridge collapse

    Hundreds of stakeholders tuned into a live-streamed presentation by the agency on subjects such as how to fill out paper logs.

    By • April 11, 2024
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    Paccar recalls several 2025 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks

    Sector shaft gear teeth can fracture due to an improper heat treat, which could cause a loss of steering control, according to a report.

    By • April 10, 2024
  • Trucks travel in traffic west bound on I-695 following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the cargo ship Dali crashed into it, March 27, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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    Virginia, Pennsylvania join Maryland in relaxing trucking tax rules

    The states and federal government have moved to provide relief after the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster.

    By • Updated April 11, 2024
  • Greenlane announced its new EV truck charging corridor along Interstate 15 in California.
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    Greenlane unveils EV truck charging corridor

    The joint venture has installed more than 100 chargers along Interstate 15 in California.

    By • April 2, 2024
  • A driver charges a Freightliner eM2 medium duty battery-electric truck.
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    Trucking interests blast EPA’s heavy-duty truck emissions rule

    Groups representing carriers and retailers expressed concern about the fallout from the regulations for model years 2027 through 2032.

    By • April 1, 2024