Regulations

California becomes first government in the world to mandate electric trucks
Fewer than 2% of all heavy trucks sold last year were electric, but by 2035 that number has to be 50% in California.
March 31, 2023
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How recent changes to FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse are affecting fleets
FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in effect a little more than three years, and while it has taken thousands of potentially unsafe drivers off the highway, it has created challenges for fleets.
March 31, 2023
recent changes to FMCSA's drug & alcohol clearinghouse text with a gloved hand holding a specimen cup
Beating the roadside blitz: experts share maintenance tips ahead of CVSA Roadcheck
Are you Roadcheck ready? CCJ and Mann+Hummel are hosting a complimentary webinar April 20 with CVSA and some of trucking's safest fleets to discuss maintenance tips and practices that make roadside inspections easy. Click for more info.
March 30, 2023
Truck Police Car
Bill introduced in both houses to address truck parking
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act would authorize $755 million in competitive grant funding to expand commercial truck parking capacity across the country.
March 29, 2023
trucks in a parking lot
Connecticut's truck-only miles tax 'basically on the honor system' for now
Connecticut's truck-only miles tax went into effect first of the year, and some carriers say they'll pay $150,000 or more through 2023 while others simply refuse to comply in the face of uncertainty around enforcement.
March 29, 2023
CT governor Ned Lamont
FMCSA removes sixth ELD from registered devices list
Carriers are required to stop using the All-Ways Track ELD and replace it with a compliant ELD by May 26. Also: FMCSA denies request from brokers to remove broker transparency regs; recalls announced for certain International, Volvo, Peterbilt trucks.
March 28, 2023
All-Ways Track ELD
Florida enacts law aimed at combating nuclear verdicts
The new law requires plaintiffs' attorneys to provide proof of medical bills and charges in civil lawsuits. Also: New York eyes increased speed limits; autonomous vehicle bill defeated in Kentucky; Schneider honoring safest drivers.
March 27, 2023
truck crashed
'Get ready to compete': New rail behemoth sets sights on trucking
Canada Pacific's merger with Kansas City Southern promises to take 64,000 truckloads off the road each year, and the Biden admin will likely hold them to that. The new rail behemoth is very clearly coming for trucking, but can the industry take it?
March 23, 2023
cp train in the mountains
Report: California will be allowed to set its own emissions limits
The White House reportedly will allow California to tighten emissions regulations passed by EPA, and enact them three years sooner.
March 20, 2023
traffic in smog
California autonomous vehicle testing leaps ahead while leaving trucking behind
The California Department of Motor Vehicles reported a significant jump in autonomous vehicle testing sans Class 3-8 trucks and vans, which has industry experts questioning the overall value of their data.
March 17, 2023
Autonomous trucks from Daimler subsidiary Torc Robotics have been busy testing in southwestern states save for California where Class 3 - 8 autonomous vehicles aren't welcome.
California court reverses AB 5 for Uber drivers while trucking awaits ruling
Apps like Uber and Lyft can treat their drivers as independent contractors, per a court's ruling, as trucking seeks an injunction of AB 5. Also: Missouri carrier sells to ESOP; TuSimple says it's covered 10 million autonomous miles; more.
March 17, 2023
California trucking
TCA setting a new government affairs tone
We are beginning to recognize that reactively fighting against everything that comes our way from Congress and federal agencies is a hard and unforgiving strategy.
March 16, 2023
Dave Williams acceptance speech
Double broker who stole carriers' identities sentenced
The Mexico-based double broker was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $239,904 in restitution. Also: Navistar appoints supply chain expert EVP; Drivewyze adds Pennsylvania weigh stations to PreClear bypass service; More
March 16, 2023
fraud money handcuffs
Trucking sounds off on DOL nominee over AB 5 role
As Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie Su played a role in helping pass and implement the state's AB5 law.
March 15, 2023
trucks at the fuel island
California inching closer to driverless truck ban
California lawmakers are eying a bill that would impose a de facto ban on autonomous trucks in the state by requiring a human operator behind the wheel.
March 15, 2023
Driverless truck cab
Truck Safety Coalition calls for stricter truck regs in light of recent hazmat disasters
The group penned a letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg urging the DOT to prioritize truck safety. Also: Former FedEx contractor sentenced in pay-to-play scheme; Cooke Trucking acquires N.C.-based fleet; XPO recognizes safe drivers; more.
March 15, 2023
truck rolled over on highway
Bills to support hydrogen fuel infrastructure buildout reintroduced
A package of four bills are aimed at supporting the adoption of hydrogen in energy-intensive sectors, including trucking. Also: Navistar recalls 32,000 trucks; TCA names new Chairman; bill to help military vets get CDLs reintroduced; more.
March 14, 2023
Nikola Tre FCEV
Bipartisan bill to repeal FET reintroduced in Congress
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced Thursday support for the “Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023,” a bill reintroduced in both chambers of Congress Wednesday that would repeal the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
March 9, 2023
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