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April 5, 2024

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Truck Drivers Feel New FMCSA Proposal on CDLs Could Inhibit Safety

Several hundred truck drivers have voiced their opposition to proposed modifications to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) CDL requirements. In February, the ...

April 5, 2024

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Release Date for New AEB Rule Projected for April 2024

This month, the U.S. Department of Transportation is anticipated to reveal a final rule mandating automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks. According ...

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April 3, 2024

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EPA Enacts Stricter Emissions Rules on Heavy Trucks, Truck Driving Executives Push Back

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled stringent emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks spanning model years 2027 to 2032, showcasing a tighter regulatory stance compared ...

April 1, 2024

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FMCSA Admin Speaks Out About Trucking’s Zero Death Safety Initiative

At the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Nashville, Sue Lawless, acting deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), provided an ...

March 28, 2024

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What Truck Drivers Need to Know About AEBs, Broker Transparency, and other FMCSA Updates in 2024

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided updates on various regulations during the Mid-America Trucking Show last week. FMCSA’s Acting Deputy Administrator, Sue ...

March 27, 2024

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Two Bills that Could Impact Trucking Advance Through Congress

Two significant bills relevant to the trucking industry made progress in committees last week. One bill, targeting the U.S. Department of Labor’s worker classification ...

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March 27, 2024

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FMCSA Says Updates on Verification Process Are Coming, Will Help Stop Fraud

During the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) openly acknowledged the existing flaws in its registration and ...

March 25, 2024

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Lawmakers Across U.S. Join Fight to Stop Speed Limiter Mandate

A bill aimed at preventing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from imposing speed limiters on trucks has gained traction in the House, ...

March 22, 2024

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CVSA Updates Out-of-Service Criteria

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has rolled out updates to the out-of-service (OOS) criteria for 2024, incorporating 11 new conditions effective April 1. ...

March 22, 2024

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Six States Reassess Left Lane Use in New Bill

State legislatures across the nation are engaged in discussions over proposed laws targeting the usage of left lanes by vehicles, particularly focusing on restrictions ...