Regulation: Page 12

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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
  • A Freightliner Cascadia truck driving on the road.
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    Freightliner Cascadia drivers report truck randomly slamming on brakes

    The allegedly faulty system involves 2017–2022 trucks, potentially affecting 250,000 vehicles.

    By • Updated June 6, 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
  • Black smoke from a truck's exhaust is shown near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
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    House passes resolution to halt new EPA heavy-duty trucking emissions rule

    The measure to roll back 2027 model-year standards had already passed the Senate. It is likely headed for a presidential veto.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    FMCSA appoints new director of government affairs

    Brenna Marron returns to the Department of Transportation after stints at the Federal Railroad Administration and in the office of the secretary during the Obama administration.

    By • May 22, 2023
  • The view from the driver's seat of an A. Duie Pyle truck. The carrier uses speed limiters in its trucks to cap speeds at 65 mph on the pedal and 68 mph on cruise control.
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    Speed limiter debate rages on as FMCSA weighs mandate

    A Congressional hearing and a bill to stop the agency from requiring the technology magnified a divide between big trucking and its smaller competitors.

    By • May 19, 2023
  • Trucks drive along a highway at twilight in a motion blur photograph.
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    Brokerage fraud costs could surpass $800M, TIA president says

    The lack of enforcement puts owner-operators and other smaller carriers at a disadvantage, Anne Reinke testified.

    By • May 18, 2023
  • A Lion Electric reefer truck.
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    California truck emissions rules appear poised to spread across North America

    EV truck makers Hyliion and Lion Electric believe many states will adopt similar regulations to those drawing industry concerns.

    By • May 17, 2023
  • An XPO truck drives in Dallas.
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    XPO orders EV trucks for California

    The order primarily consists of straight trucks as Class A vehicles face mileage and charging infrastructure challenges, said CEO Mario Harik.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    DOT approves use of oral fluid drug tests in trucking

    The newly approved drug screening measure could lower costs for carriers, but several medical groups suggested the change could do the opposite.

    By • May 8, 2023
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    10 years after trucking crash killed 2 girls, mother sees hope for change

    Over the years, safety reform has lagged, but companies such as J.B. Hunt and Stoughton Trailers pushed ahead of regulations, the victim-turned-advocate says.

    By • May 5, 2023
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    California lawmakers advance bill to restrict driverless autonomous trucking

    The measure, if passed, would require a human operator in the vehicle for testing and deliveries.

    By • April 26, 2023
  • A lorry on the roadway.
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    NHTSA seeks input on side underride guard regulation

    The agency will assess public comments on the benefits, costs and other effects of a potential requirement for the safety equipment.

    By • April 25, 2023
  • The Navistar company logo hangs above the company's corporate headquarters on April 17, 2018 in Lisle, Illinois.
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    Navistar recalls nearly 45K trucks over fire risk concerns

    The recall affects mostly 2016-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar models.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Werner, ATA note drug violations in list of factors behind driver shortage

    The two stakeholders independently cited clearinghouse tests as one of the many factors limiting the number of available drivers.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • Multicolored DAF trucks are in a production facility in 2013 in the Netherlands.
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    Paccar to pay $600M for follow-up lawsuits over EU price fixing

    The expense relates to settlements and legal judgments against the OEM, following a 2016 European Commission ruling against truck manufacturers.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    FMCSA looks to broaden parameters of non-preventable crashes

    The agency is considering changes to the scope of its Crash Preventability Determination Program to allow more crash types and video evidence.

    By • April 18, 2023
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    To prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions, US DOT launches $350M pilot program

    Collisions cause tens of thousands of injuries and over $8 billion in damages each year.

    By Michael Brady • April 17, 2023
  • Aurora's terminal in Texas.
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    Aurora touts its first Texas AV truck terminal as expenses mount

    The company is preparing to haul freight autonomously without vehicle operators between Dallas and Houston in 2024.

    By • April 14, 2023
  • Trucks on the road and a bridge by snow-covered areas.
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    EPA proposes tougher emission rules for heavy-duty trucks

    The agency wants electric trucks to make up a quarter of new sales by 2032 as part of new regulation that quickly drew concerns from the industry.

    By • Updated April 13, 2023
  • Earl Adams Jr. is sworn in as deputy administrator of the FMCSA.
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    ‘Willingness to listen’: FMCSA deputy admin has the skills to succeed, former bosses say

    Maryland AG Anthony Brown and former Gov. Martin O’Malley share insights on Earl Adams Jr., who was sworn in earlier this year.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    Provided by US Foods. 

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    EPA greenlights California truck emission rules, drawing industry outcry

    The Biden administration's favorable ruling makes the state the world's first government requiring the sale of zero-emissions trucks.

    By • April 3, 2023
  • A U.S. Xpress trailer is hauled on I-95 in Virginia in March 2023.
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    Court approves $13M settlement between US Xpress and investors

    The preliminary approval potentially ends a yearslong case centered on the carrier's 2018 public offering.

    By • March 29, 2023
  • The Navistar company logo hangs above the company's corporate headquarters on April 17, 2018 in Lisle, Illinois.
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    Navistar recalls 5.8K trucks for grille issue

    The recall affects certain International HX models for years 2020–2024

    By • March 28, 2023
  • A Volvo VNR Electric charges at the high-powered chargers available to fleets at TEC Equipment, Fontana.
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    Trucking groups launch Clean Freight Coalition

    It’s time “to get loud” about the need for commonsense zero-emissions timelines, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear told Transport Dive.

    By • March 28, 2023
  • Trucks in a parking lot.
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    Industry groups say registration fee is unfair, even if lower in 2024

    Smaller businesses tend to pay more per unit than bigger competitors, a Transport Dive analysis shows.

    By • March 24, 2023