The 7 top transport stories in 2022

Here’s a look at key issues facing the industry as it also shows signs of contraction.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2022

Biden backs shift to zero-emissions truck sales at COP27

The non-binding pledge targets the conversion of all new medium- and heavy-duty truck sales by 2040.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2022

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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FMCSA head targets sexual assault, other safety issues during Women in Trucking conference

Robin Hutcheson vowed to address barriers that keep more women from joining the industry.

By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022

ATA signs lease at first mass timber commercial office building in DC

President Chris Spear highlighted the trade group’s move back to the nation’s capital during last month’s Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 14, 2022

Daimler recalls over 200,000 trucks due to cruise control brake issue

Valves in certain Freightliner and Western Star models can corrode, increasing crash risks.

By David Taube • Nov. 8, 2022

Billy Joel, federal regulators and other highlights from ATA MCE 2022

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson and ATA President Chris Spear also gave notable remarks during one of the trucking industry's biggest conferences.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022

California moves toward mandating zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

The California Air Resources Board discussed a proposal to require government and commercial fleets to purchase cleaner vehicles. A plan could be in place by next year.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 1, 2022

‘Leaving talent on the table’: Buttigieg urges trucking to recruit more women drivers

The transportation secretary called the gender disparity “mathematical madness” amid a driver shortage.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2022

Paccar recalls over 76K vehicles due to digital display issue

A software problem involving certain 2022–2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt models prevents critical safety information from appearing on the display.

By David Taube • Oct. 25, 2022

ATA president touts legal, legislative victories in MCE address

American Trucking Associations chief Chris Spear highlighted the industry's fights over the vaccine mandate, truck tolling and infrastructure.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022

FMCSA head outlines agency’s goals on safety, equity, tech

Administrator Robin Hutcheson and other FMCSA officials outlined initiatives and took questions during an ATA MCE 2022 session.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 24, 2022

FMC initiates chassis overhaul study, part of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The National Academies of Science will conduct the $500,000 review of existing chassis pools to determine the best model.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 21, 2022

‘The customer is not always right’: Staffing firm pays $550K to settle discriminatory hiring lawsuit

The firm allegedly complied with gender- and race-based staffing requests from clients, which included a trucking company.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 18, 2022

FMCSA ends COVID-19 hours of service relief

An emergency provision to help ensure deliveries of certain freight during the pandemic expired.

By David Taube • Oct. 17, 2022

RXO outlines risks, growth potential ahead of XPO spinoff

The brokerage noted that the revenue tied to its top customers could present risk. An industry expert downplayed those concerns.

By David Taube • Oct. 12, 2022

Labor Department proposes changes to worker classification rules

The proposal comes just months after the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a California law that stands to reclassify owner-operators as employees.

By Ryan Golden , Colin Campbell • Updated Oct. 12, 2022

Gatik launches fully driverless autonomous routes in Canada

The startup is working with grocery chain Loblaws to deliver online orders.

By David Taube • Oct. 7, 2022

OOIDA pushes FMCSA for decision on broker requirements

The lack of public progress has undermined carriers’ confidence, the association’s CEO wrote in a Sept. 28 letter.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 5, 2022

Trucking voices press FMCSA on hair testing as agency awaits health ruling

Dozens of stakeholders participated in the agency's call for comments on the drug testing method. Here's a roundup of notable contributions.

By David Taube • Oct. 4, 2022

Nikola recalls all Tre BEV trucks in US due to seat belt defect

The flaw could increase the risk of injury during a crash, according to the NHTSA.

By David Taube • Sept. 28, 2022

Flashback: FMCSA’s recent moves as new boss takes the helm

With possible regulatory changes still under review, here's a look at some of the key rules the agency recently implemented or is currently reviewing.

By David Taube • Sept. 26, 2022

Hutcheson confirmed as FMCSA head, ending agency’s yearslong void

The agency has lacked a permanent leader since Ray Martinez left the post in late 2019.

By David Taube • Sept. 23, 2022

FMCSA asks for responses to possible ELD rules changes

The agency is considering changes such as removing an exemption for pre-2000 engines.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 21, 2022

USA Truck shareholders greenlight DB Schenker deal

With internal hurdles cleared, the deal to acquire the U.S. trucking company and its 1,900-strong fleet is expected to close Thursday.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2022

DOT to reduce interstate registration fee by 31%

The move comes after the program collected more than the maximum amount of revenue in previous years.

By David Taube • Sept. 13, 2022