Regulation: Page 5

  • A tow truck pulls a blue semi truck in the Seattle area.
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    FMCSA favors ban on predatory truck towing fees

    The agency is looking to create more barriers for tow companies and add more protections for truckers.

    By • Feb. 14, 2024
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to reporters following the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate in September 2023.
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    AV restrictions bill reintroduced in California

    The measure seeks to require safety operators onboard heavy-duty self-driving trucks until politicians further authorize the technology.

    By • Feb. 13, 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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    Q&A

    Torc Robotics’ 2024 goals include expanding testing locations

    Company executive Walter Grigg highlighted the changes in an interview with Trucking Dive at a recent technology conference.

    By • Feb. 12, 2024
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    DOT aims to renew Jason’s Law truck parking survey

    The Federal Highway Administration is planning to query transportation company owners and drivers about the issue.

    By • Updated Feb. 9, 2024
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    ‘The fight continues’: Federal excise tax repeal falls short in House

    The American Trucking Associations pledged to continue its push in the Senate.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Paccar recalls over 47K new trucks due to potential loss-of-steering issue

    Certain Peterbilt and Kenworth models could have problems with on-highway, medium-duty and vocational trucks.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024

    A persistently soft freight environment is among many issues carriers will confront this year. We talked to execs about how they are preparing.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
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    FHWA offers $729M for storm-damaged infrastructure

    The funds will help states rebuild roads and bridges following natural disasters and extreme weather.

    By Julie Strupp • Jan. 31, 2024
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    FMCSA speed limiter rule delayed again

    It's the latest postponement for the rule amid a leadership exodus from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Top trucking trends to monitor in 2024

    Rising costs will be a chief concern for carriers as they work to retain labor and integrate technology in a stubbornly soft freight environment this year.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
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    Trucking labor rules and regs to watch in 2024

    Adding to a major swing in classifying independent contractors, rules governing meal and rest breaks safety could develop this year.

    By • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Covenant promotes controller to chief accounting officer

    Matisse Long takes on the role, adding to his 23-plus years of overall experience, the company said.

    By • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Autonomous group’s new chair calls for unified federal framework

    Aurora’s Melissa Wade is taking on a new role advocating for self-driving vehicles.

    By • Jan. 24, 2024
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    21-state lawsuit delays FHWA emissions plan deadline

    The government agreed to a 45-day extension for a Feb. 1 reporting requirement. 

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    FMCSA head Robin Hutcheson to step down

    She is the seventh administrator to lead the agency since its creation in 2000.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    Amid lawsuits, states still need to report greenhouse gas targets, FHWA says

    A Feb. 1 deadline to file plans for reducing emissions remains in place, the agency said, but states have moved to obtain a preliminary injunction.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    $36M discrimination verdict against Werner reduced to $335,682

    A judgment will require the carrier to report on applicant and employee details involving individuals with hearing impairments.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Trucking equipment regulations to watch in 2024

    Speed limiters and emissions restrictions are among the most pressing truck-focused regs the industry faces this year.

    By • Jan. 16, 2024
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    Labor Department switches 2021 independent contractor rule

    The new rule relies on a “totality-of-the-circumstances analysis” of a worker’s job — instead of a "core factors" review in the 2021 rule.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    FMCSA proposes 25% registration fee increase

    Fee hikes could range from $9 to $9,000 depending on the size of the carrier’s fleet.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    FMCSA deputy administrator leaves after less than a year

    Earl Adams Jr., the agency's former chief counsel, returned to law firm Hogan Lovells as a partner.

    By • Updated Jan. 9, 2024
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    PJ Trailers recalls over 30 different 2024 models over tire bubbling issue

    An overseas manufacturer produced hundreds of defective Goodride tires, according to an estimate from a recall report.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
  • Trucks line up to enter the Fenix Marine Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, March 17.
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    California regulators will not enforce drayage fleet registration rules — yet

    The California Air Resources Board said it would delay enforcing certain provisions of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule.

    By • Dec. 29, 2023
  • A group of people in business attire stand in front of the U.S. and Department of Transportation flags as Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks behind a podium.
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    Acting NHTSA administrator is stepping down

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been without a permanent administrator since Ann Carlson was appointed to lead the agency in September 2022.

    By Eric Walz • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Capurro Trucking, Republic Services pay $100K settlements for CARB violations

    The haulers allegedly ran afoul of California’s truck emissions rules, the U.S. EPA announced.

    By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 18, 2023