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    OOIDA supports Senate bill to fund more truck parking

    The shortage has worsened in recent years to just one parking spot for every 11 trucks, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Shailen Bhatt confirmed by Senate to lead FHWA

    The former state transportation executive will be tasked with doling out more than $350 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    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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    Why a rail strike would be catastrophic for trucking

    “My business can’t be successful without a good rail system,” former ATA chairman Phil Byrd told Transport Dive.

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    The 7 top transport stories in 2022

    Here’s a look at key issues facing the industry as it also shows signs of contraction.

    By • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Biden backs shift to zero-emissions truck sales at COP27

    The non-binding pledge targets the conversion of all new medium- and heavy-duty truck sales by 2040.

    By • Nov. 29, 2022
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    FMCSA head targets sexual assault, other safety issues during Women in Trucking conference

    Robin Hutcheson vowed to address barriers that keep more women from joining the industry.

    By • Nov. 15, 2022
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    ATA signs lease at first mass timber commercial office building in DC

    President Chris Spear highlighted the trade group’s move back to the nation’s capital during last month’s Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.

    By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 14, 2022
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    Daimler recalls over 200,000 trucks due to cruise control brake issue

    Valves in certain Freightliner and Western Star models can corrode, increasing crash risks.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
  • Billy Joel played a surprise set — including hits “Piano Man,” “Only the Good Die Young,” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire” — at Daimler Truck’s annual customer appreciation event during ATA MCE 2022.
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    Billy Joel, federal regulators and other highlights from ATA MCE 2022

    FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson and ATA President Chris Spear also gave notable remarks during one of the trucking industry's biggest conferences.

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
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    California moves toward mandating zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

    The California Air Resources Board discussed a proposal to require government and commercial fleets to purchase cleaner vehicles. A plan could be in place by next year.

    By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 1, 2022
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    ‘Leaving talent on the table’: Buttigieg urges trucking to recruit more women drivers

    The transportation secretary called the gender disparity “mathematical madness” amid a driver shortage.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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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
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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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    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
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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