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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Lawmakers propose crash victim advocate role
The federal DOT job would connect stakeholders with the transportation secretary.
By David Taube • May 31, 2024 -
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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 -
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California State Assembly advances revived AV safety operator bill
The proposal repeats a nearly identical version that Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected last September.
By David Taube • May 29, 2024 -
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FHWA promotes chief counsel to deputy administrator
Kristin White, former COO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, was the agency’s top attorney for less than a year.
By Colin Campbell • May 28, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift noncompete with ex-CEO highlights old framework ahead of rule change
A severance deal temporarily prevents David Jackson from taking on industry and director positions.
By David Taube • May 23, 2024 -
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Carrier, OEM investors reject ESG proposals
Votes at Paccar, Old Dominion Freight Line and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings shot down changes to company policies and reporting.
By David Taube • May 22, 2024 -
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FMCSA chief counsel promoted to DOT deputy counsel
Brian Stansbury's ascendance is the latest departure from the federal motor carrier safety regulator.
By Colin Campbell • May 20, 2024 -
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Trucking groups raise concerns about marijuana rescheduling, testing
The ATA requested explicit allowance for continued employer drug testing of drivers and other safety-sensitive workers.
By Colin Campbell • May 20, 2024 -
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Werner plans to double AV truck pilot partners
The carrier is analyzing how the tech could complement its operations, SVP Chad Dittberner told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • May 17, 2024 -
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Old Dominion argues emissions proposal is ‘one-size-fits-all’
The LTL carrier urged shareholders to vote against a measure to require greenhouse gas reduction goals.
By Colin Campbell • May 14, 2024 -
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DOT asks for feedback on AI risks, opportunities
The government said the deployment of AI tools and applications will impact virtually all aspects of transportation.
By David Taube • May 6, 2024 -
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Trucking expects equipment pre-buy ahead of EPA emissions rules
Paccar and Ryder say stronger purchasing could begin in 2025.
By David Taube • May 3, 2024 -
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TFI subsidiaries settle EEOC discrimination suit for $460,000
TA Dedicated and Transportation Enterprise Services subjected gay mechanics to harassment and termination, and retaliated following complaints, the EEOC said.
By Colin Campbell • April 30, 2024 -
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DOL expanding overtime pay eligibility to millions of US workers
The department will raise a current threshold of $35,568 that triggers an exemption from extra pay provisions.
By Ryan Golden • April 26, 2024 -
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FMCSA removes inward-facing camera rule from apprenticeship program
Carriers also no longer need a Department of Labor apprenticeship program number to participate in the pilot, the agency said.
By Colin Campbell • April 24, 2024 -
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Paccar opposes renewed push for environmental reporting
An investment firm has resubmitted a proposal that narrowly failed last year to require additional reporting by the OEM on its lobbying efforts.
By David Taube • April 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Daimler
Daimler Truck North America recalls over 29K vehicles
Various newer Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 57X trucks are affected.
By David Taube • April 15, 2024
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