Regulation
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day-one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024 -
Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor
The American Trucking Associations encouraged a thorough vetting of her positions on independent contractor law.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 23, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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ATA urges manufacturers to leave California Clean Truck Partnership
"The shifting political landscape creates an opportunity," President Chris Spear wrote in a letter to Cummins, Daimler, Volvo and other truckmakers.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Nebraska sues truck makers alleging conspiracy in electric-truck transition
The antitrust lawsuit accuses heavy truck manufacturers of conspiring with California to reduce the supply of diesel-powered semi-trucks, raising prices.
By Justin Bachman • Nov. 21, 2024 -
FMCSA proposes tougher broker transparency rules
The agency wants brokers to make electronic transaction records readily available and help improve access.
By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2024 -
California’s climate disclosure laws survive first legal challenge
Business groups filed a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board and alleged that California is attempting to act as a national emissions regulator.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 20, 2024 -
‘Exceptional’: DOT secretary nominee would support trucking priorities, groups say
Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy understands trucking issues and will be an ally of the industry, ATA, OOIDA and TCA said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 19, 2024 -
Shareholders approve redomestication of PAM Transport
The domicile switched from Delaware to Nevada, but no physical changes to the business or its operations occurred.
By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Greenlane plans to forge ahead with EV charging
The joint venture remains confident that electrifying trucking nationwide "transcends political divides," CEO Patrick Macdonald-King said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024 -
4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, according to the law firm Littler.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Daimler, Cummins support emissions goals, despite uncertainty
Ahead of a second Trump term, some OEMs indicated a willingness to continue advancing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Trucking groups see policy potential in Trump win
Industry associations said they hope to push for excise tax repeal and changes to emissions standards, among other issues.
By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Bendix ECU recall affects over 187K Volvo, Mack trucks
Eight different vehicle types for model years 2020 through 2025 are affected between the two brands.
By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2024 -
California doles out $3.8B for transportation improvements
Approximately $3.5 billion of the total comes from the IIJA, with another $330 million funded by the state’s 2017 highway bill and gas tax.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 4, 2024 -
MCE 2024
New trucks, industry insights, live music: ATA MCE 2024 in Nashville
Carrier executives talked shop, saw the new Freightliner Cascadia and enjoyed a surprise set by Def Leppard in Music City last week.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Lawsuit: EPA emissions regs seek to restructure trucking industry
The new rules will make American trucking dependent on China and other countries at odds with the U.S., states and trade groups said in a legal filing.
By David Taube • Oct. 18, 2024 -
MCE 2024
ATA president calls on carriers to ‘stick together, get loud and kick ass’
CEO Chris Spear pledged the group would remain engaged on industry issues, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 15, 2024 -
MCE 2024
Economy is once again trucking’s top worry in 2024
Lawsuit abuse reform, insurance and driver compensation also ranked among the industry’s top concerns, according to ATRI.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Q&A
Missing rear-impact guard labels are widespread, Pitt Ohio VP says
Up to half of some fleets' trailers have damaged or fallen-off OEM certification stickers, VP of Safety and Risk Management Jeff Mercadante told Trucking Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 9, 2024 -
NLRB: Virginia trucking firm violated labor law with coercive threats
Garten Trucking owners illegally threatened to shut down the company if a union formed, the National Labor Relations Board found.
By David Taube • Oct. 8, 2024 -
California governor leaves door open to driverless trucking
The Golden State remains an outlier compared to 35 jurisdictions that have authorized heavy-duty AV testing, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a veto letter.
By David Taube • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Trucking conferences to watch in 2025
Plan your year ahead with these key gatherings that bring industry stakeholders to the same place.
By David Taube • Updated Oct. 11, 2024 -
Tech firms applaud California’s heavy-duty AV proposal
The industry has been waiting to deploy the technology further in the state for years, officials noted.
By David Taube • Sept. 27, 2024 -
US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains
The proposed rule would ban certain technologies, such as fleet-tracking telematics, from countries that could pose security risks.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Interest rate reduction poised to help trucking balance sheets: analyst
The Federal Reserve’s move was welcome news for an industry beleaguered by a prolonged freight recession.
By David Taube • Sept. 23, 2024