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  • An in-cab view of Peterbilt's updated model 579 truck
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    Paccar recalls over 76K vehicles due to digital display issue

    A software problem involving certain 2022–2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt models prevents critical safety information from appearing on the display.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
  • American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear speaks at the 2022 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition on Monday.
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    ATA president touts legal, legislative victories in MCE address

    American Trucking Associations chief Chris Spear highlighted the industry's fights over the vaccine mandate, truck tolling and infrastructure.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
  • FMCSA chief Robin Hutcheson delivers remarks during an address at ATA MCE 2022 in San Diego.
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    FMCSA head outlines agency’s goals on safety, equity, tech

    Administrator Robin Hutcheson and other FMCSA officials outlined initiatives and took questions during an ATA MCE 2022 session.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
  • In an aerial view, shipping containers sit on truck transport chassis in a rail yard on October 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
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    FMC initiates chassis overhaul study, part of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

    The National Academies of Science will conduct the $500,000 review of existing chassis pools to determine the best model.

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
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    ‘The customer is not always right’: Staffing firm pays $550K to settle discriminatory hiring lawsuit

    The firm allegedly complied with gender- and race-based staffing requests from clients, which included a trucking company.

    By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 18, 2022
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    FMCSA ends COVID-19 hours of service relief

    An emergency provision to help ensure deliveries of certain freight during the pandemic expired.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    XPO spins off its brokerage arm

    RXO outlines risks, growth potential ahead of XPO spinoff

    The brokerage noted that the revenue tied to its top customers could present risk. An industry expert downplayed those concerns.

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Labor Department proposes changes to worker classification rules

    The proposal comes just months after the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a California law that stands to reclassify owner-operators as employees.

    By Ryan Golden , • Updated Oct. 12, 2022
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    Gatik launches fully driverless autonomous routes in Canada

    The startup is working with grocery chain Loblaws to deliver online orders.

    By • Oct. 7, 2022
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    OOIDA pushes FMCSA for decision on broker requirements

    The lack of public progress has undermined carriers’ confidence, the association’s CEO wrote in a Sept. 28 letter.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Tracker

    Trucking voices press FMCSA on hair testing as agency awaits health ruling

    Dozens of stakeholders participated in the agency's call for comments on the drug testing method. Here's a roundup of notable contributions.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
  • A Nikola Tre BEV electric truck in a city.
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    Nikola recalls all Tre BEV trucks in US due to seat belt defect

    The flaw could increase the risk of injury during a crash, according to the NHTSA.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Flashback: FMCSA’s recent moves as new boss takes the helm

    With possible regulatory changes still under review, here's a look at some of the key rules the agency recently implemented or is currently reviewing.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
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    Hutcheson confirmed as FMCSA head, ending agency’s yearslong void

    The agency has lacked a permanent leader since Ray Martinez left the post in late 2019.

    By • Sept. 23, 2022
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    FMCSA asks for responses to possible ELD rules changes

    The agency is considering changes such as removing an exemption for pre-2000 engines.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    USA Truck shareholders greenlight DB Schenker deal

    With internal hurdles cleared, the deal to acquire the U.S. trucking company and its 1,900-strong fleet is expected to close Thursday.

    By • Sept. 13, 2022
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    DOT to reduce interstate registration fee by 31%

    The move comes after the program collected more than the maximum amount of revenue in previous years.

    By • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Q&A

    A California employment attorney talks AB5

    Littler's Damon Ott weighs in on how carriers should prepare for the labor law's enforcement.

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
  • A cargo ship moves towards the Bayonne Bridge as it heads into port on October 13, 2021 in Bayonne, New Jersey.
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    Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey

    The port authority says a fee is still coming to incentivize cargo movement, but will revise the current language.

    By • Sept. 9, 2022
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    COVID-19 hours of service relief extended into October

    The FMCSA will continue to provide waivers to speed up transport of essential goods such as food, gasoline and medical supplies.

    By • Sept. 1, 2022
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    Trucking braces for enforcement of California labor, climate laws

    Drayage carriers face significant hurdles to comply with AB5 and upcoming emissions rules, Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap said.

    By • Aug. 31, 2022
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    J.B. Hunt, Werner Enterprises join White House freight data exchange

    Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 31, 2022
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    Pennsylvania readies for electronic preclearance system

    A new policy will allow third parties to operate electronic weigh station inspections. 

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
  • A large group of owner-operator truck drivers near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach stage a protest against California's AB5 labor law.
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    Flashback: Companies prepare for AB5 enforcement

    The law requires the state’s estimated 70,000 owner-operators to be reclassified as employees instead of independent operators.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    AB5 ‘will be disruptive, and people haven’t prepared,’ Schneider CEO warns

    The carrier was surprised by the number of drivers willing to move out of state.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022