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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,...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
