Safety request for tougher rear guards not reasonable or practicable, NHTSA says

The agency repeated its concerns with providing greater protection in 30% overlap crashes.

By David Taube • July 23, 2024

US attorneys aim to protect state emissions targets rule

The federal government seeks to instate a 2023 Federal Highway Administration regulation after lower courts dealt blows to the policy.

By David Taube • July 19, 2024

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FMCSA names BakerHostetler partner as lead counsel

The agency noted Melody Drummond Hansen's experience in emerging transportation technologies, such as fleet management to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • July 18, 2024

Advisory committee split on underride guard guidance

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association criticized the divided viewpoints and called for more research.

By David Taube • July 17, 2024

Emergency waivers extended for Baltimore truckers

The FMCSA will continue to relax ELD and hours of service rules until July 15.

By Colin Campbell • July 10, 2024

Speed limiter rulemaking postponed to 2025

The latest delay will push any potential rule until after the presidential election this fall.

By David Taube • July 9, 2024

Cannabis rescheduling won’t affect truck driver testing, Buttigieg says

The transportation secretary detailed the department’s stance on potential effects of a pending policy shift by the Biden administration.

By Colin Campbell • July 1, 2024

DOT appoints acting AI chief to lead FMCSA

The selection of Vinn White as acting administrator highlights the growing role of automation in transportation.

By Colin Campbell • June 26, 2024

Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule

Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.

By Nathan Owens • June 25, 2024

Paccar recalls thousands of trucks due to potential loss of steering

A ball stud could break, and owners should not drive the vehicles until they’re fixed, safety officials said.

By David Taube • June 24, 2024

Chamber of Commerce decries nuclear verdicts, Werner case

Such cases leave carriers liable for upwards of $10 million, drive up insurance fees and increase consumer prices, the chamber wrote in a filing Tuesday.

By David Taube • June 21, 2024

FMCSA approves 25% registration fee increase

An annual fee for the smallest entities will rise to $46, and the largest entities’ rate will reach $44,836.

By David Taube • June 17, 2024

FMCSA extends Baltimore bridge collapse emergency waivers

The second, and likely final, extension of ELD and hours of service rules ends June 22.

By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024

FMCSA to hold in-person listening session on potential safety fitness test changes

The agency will also hold additional virtual-only sessions and accept written comments on the subject.

By David Taube • June 12, 2024

‘A totally different world’: Autonomous trucks prepare to go driverless in Texas

Trucking Dive rode in a heavy-duty AV and toured Aurora and Kodiak sites to experience the developing technology firsthand.

By David Taube • June 11, 2024

How climate change is hitting highways

Resilience is a key consideration for road builders amid a slew of new environmental conditions, said a Federal Highway Administration official at the recent 2024 NIBS conference in Washington, D.C.

By Julie Strupp • June 10, 2024

Canada border agent strike averted, for now

The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024

FMCSA announces $479M in safety grants

The funding to state agencies pays for law enforcement to conduct commercial vehicle inspections, investigations and audits.

By Colin Campbell • June 6, 2024

Former FMCSA chief safety officer opens trucking consulting firm

Jack Van Steenburg announced the establishment of CMV Consulting Experts on LinkedIn. 

By Colin Campbell • June 6, 2024

NY governor stops Manhattan congestion pricing plan ‘indefinitely’

The plan to help fund the transit authority by charging drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district faced fierce opposition from a trucking group, labor unions, taxi drivers and commuters.

By Dan Zukowski • June 6, 2024

Execs from Cummins and J&M Tank Lines join ATRI board

Cummins’ Brett Merritt and J&M Tank Lines’ Harold Sumerford Jr. were appointed by Board Chairman Derek Leathers, Werner’s CEO.

By Colin Campbell • June 4, 2024

Delaware bill seeks to require safety operators aboard large AVs

An updated proposal also would require a state transportation report be sent to legislators.

By David Taube • June 3, 2024

ATA extends CEO’s contract through 2029

The trucking industry group’s board voted to add another three years to Chris Spear’s term as president.

By Colin Campbell • May 31, 2024

Lawmakers propose crash victim advocate role

The federal DOT job would connect stakeholders with the transportation secretary.

By David Taube • May 31, 2024

AiLogistics orders 100 Nikola fuel cell electric trucks

The zero-emission vehicles are scheduled to be delivered to the California drayage provider next year.

By Colin Campbell • May 30, 2024