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California's logistics boom faces pushback from local communities
Not all cities welcome an influx of trucks and large industrial facilities.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • April 28, 2021 -
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DOT's Buttigieg: Climate, infrastructure go hand in hand
The secretary said the $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan would reinforce transportation networks to better withstand extreme weather.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2021 -
Retrieved from The White House/YouTube on January 29, 2021
Industry groups say Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan goes too far, and not far enough
The American Trucking Associations voiced opposition to President Joe Biden's funding proposal, saying it is neither "politically tenable nor a reliable long-term solution to the shortfall facing the Highway Trust Fund."
By Joe Bousquin , S.L. Fuller • April 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from Business Wire.
As EV economics improve, trucking may be the 'next big frontier' for clean transportation
Heavy-duty trucks represent just 5% of vehicles on the road, but experts say they account for more than a quarter of overall U.S. transportation emissions.
By Robert Walton • March 26, 2021 -
ATRI: A VMT tax faces hurdles to fund infrastructure
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association wrote a letter to the Senate, blasting the fee, not long before ATRI released its report.
By Jim Stinson • March 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of TuSimple
Help wanted: Transport startups hire for the 'sweet spot' between tech and policy
TuSimple, Locomation and Waymo are preparing for driverless operations to hit the road. And they're recruiting Washington insiders to make it happen.
By S.L. Fuller • March 18, 2021 -
Congress takes on driver shortage, reboots divisive under-21 interstate bill
Proponents of the DRIVE-Safe Act applaud its ability to bring young drivers into the workforce, but opponents express safety concerns.
By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2021 -
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12 months of HOS exemptions give trucking firms a safety net
The FMCSA's coronavirus emergency declaration allowed fleets to save hours on essential deliveries.
By Amanda Loudin • March 11, 2021 -
ATA, OOIDA revive debate over speed limiters with letters to Buttigieg
One of the most divisive aspects of mandated speed limiters is who, and how, they would help.
By S.L. Fuller • March 10, 2021 -
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Lawmakers aim to ease driver shortage with women in trucking workforce bill
The proposed legislation would create an advisory board within the FMCSA to study barriers to entry for women.
By S.L. Fuller • March 1, 2021 -
The debate over EV charging at interstate rest stops
NATSO said allowing electric chargers is the "wrong signal" from Congress, while advocates tout the need to modernize Eisenhower-era rules and provide parking.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Sleep apnea: A slow killer lurks among OTR truck drivers
Fatigue management and safety programs are taking root in the freight business, as trucking firms address the issue without federal regulators.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 25, 2021 -
FMC order a step toward relieving truckers of 'astronomical' detention fees
Ocean carriers failing to follow the agency's interpretive rule on detention and demurrage "might constitute a violation of" the Shipping Act.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Screenshot via U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as DOT secretary
Confirmation came nearly two weeks after Senate nomination hearings, during which Buttigieg said the "time is now" for infrastructure investment.
By Chris Teale , S.L. Fuller • Updated Feb. 2, 2021 -
California proposes points system to track zero-emissions trucks at warehouses
Road transport has been at the forefront of Southern California's emissions crackdown.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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FMCSA to gather data for sleeper-berth pilot
The agency's new HOS initiative would have hundreds of drivers test a 6/4 split and a 5/5 split.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Businesses face challenging labor landscape under Biden
Changes in the treatment of independent contractors and the attractiveness of unions could usher in more complicated — and expensive — workforce policies.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 19, 2021 -
How cameras change the narrative on truck driver safety
Fleets using in-cab cameras said they pay for themselves within months, as video exonerates drivers in crashes and drops insurance premiums.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 11, 2021 -
FedEx to pay $2.4M to settle drivers' misclassification suit
New Jersey's "ABC test" for determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is similar to California's process under AB5.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Screenshot from AV TEST Initiative webinar
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigns following insurrection at Capitol
Chao said the department will help President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, assume the post.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 7, 2021 -
The DOT’s to-do list: What trucking can expect from Washington in 2021
Policies rescinded during the Trump administration may resurface with a Democratic majority in the House and Senate.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 7, 2021 -
Labor Department finalizes worker classification rule
The rule adopts a new test by which employers can determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor, though it is not binding for state governments.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 6, 2021 -
Screenshot from AV TEST Initiative webinar
Regulatory actions that helped shape transport in 2020
The FMCSA and the Department of Health and Human Services made moves that are set to have long-term effects on trucking.
By S.L. Fuller • Dec. 23, 2020 -
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Trucking accelerates toward 'inevitable future' of EVs
In 2020, several states set the stage to mandate zero-emissions trucks, but OEMs must bring economically viable options to the market.
By S.L. Fuller • Updated April 21, 2021 -
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16 lingering questions fleets have about the FMCSA's final HOS rule
Do roadside inspections count for the 30-minute break? Do truck stop closures qualify as adverse driving conditions? FMCSA officials answer these questions and more.
By S.L. Fuller • Dec. 22, 2020
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