CARB delays reporting deadline for fleets under California clean trucks rule

The Advanced Clean Trucks regulation set a one-time reporting requirement for large employers, helping to set the stage for no-diesel sales in California by 2045.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated April 6, 2021

House Dems' $1.5T infrastructure bill targets sustainability, bridges, truck parking

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will bring the Moving Forward Act to the floor before the July Fourth break.

By Kim Slowey , Shefali Kapadia • June 24, 2020

California rule would require fleets to report vehicle inventory data in 2021

The proposed rule, expected to be voted on this month, would require manufacturers produce 9% of Class 8 straight trucks to be zero-emission and 5% of Class 8 tractors to be zero-emission in 2024.

By Jim Stinson • June 11, 2020

FMCSA extends COVID-19 HOS exemptions through end of August

The extension granted in February was set to expire Tuesday.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated May 31, 2022

Fleets focus on driver safety as protests spread to roadways

"There is not one load of cargo that's more important than the driver," said one trucking CEO.

By Jim Stinson • June 8, 2020

$494B infrastructure bill calls for Congressional review before HOS final rule applies

The INVEST in America Act received mixed reviews from ATA, OOIDA. 

By Chris Teale , S.L. Fuller • June 5, 2020

ATA forges ahead with MCE as other conferences cancel

Conferences are a major source of income for trucking, freight and logistics organizations, and the pandemic did substantial damage to the revenue of the parent firms of such events.

By Jim Stinson • June 2, 2020

OSHA COVID-19 guidance details how to determine if employee illness is work related

The agency is reinstating enforcement of recordkeeping related to the coronavirus, it said in a memo. 

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2020

Breaking down the benefits: Fleets welcome final HOS rule

Proponents of the FMCSA's final rule tout the flexibility it gives drivers, which is all the more important during pandemic-driven uncertainty.

By Amanda Loudin • June 1, 2020

ATA pushes Congress for temporary tort protections as businesses reopen

"As we move from the crisis to recovery, we should be supporting truck drivers and ambulance drivers, not ambulance chasers," ATA's EVP of advocacy said.

By Jim Stinson • May 29, 2020

Trump roils waters in debate between 3PLs, carriers

Owner-operators and Trump accuse intermediaries of price gouging, but brokers say there is an obvious freight decline creating a supply-demand imbalance and low rates. 

By Jim Stinson • May 28, 2020

13 trucking groups, carriers file documents in support of CTA's AB5 lawsuit

The injunction has allowed owner-operators in California to maintain contracts and avoid the volatile open market. 

By S.L. Fuller • May 22, 2020

FMCSA final HOS rule to take effect late September

The changes promise flexibility and speed but miss the mark on allowing a break to stop the clock on the 14-hour driving window, experts said.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated May 27, 2020

YRC troubles increase as Stifel suspends estimate, ratings

As YRC struggles to attain profitability, analysts expect LTL competitors to gain from the carrier's woes.

By Jim Stinson • May 14, 2020

75% payroll rule makes PPP loans useless, business owners say

Small business owners need help with operational costs, which the government's program fails to cover without risking loan forgiveness.

By Robert Freedman • May 5, 2020

Schneider's Q1 benefits from dropping last-mile service

The carrier is seeing signs of the economy beginning to recover, CEO Mark Rourke said.

By Jim Stinson • April 30, 2020

20K signatures: Calls grow for targeted federal relief

A KeepTruckin petition calls for targeted economic relief for insurance and truck payment costs, as officials warn of a "freight cliff" that could leave small carriers with inadequate liquidity to survive past the coronavirus crisis. 

By Jim Stinson • April 28, 2020

Tax expert: Maximize operating losses to get the most from federal coronavirus aid

Carrying back losses under the federal government's pandemic-response rule changes can help obtain a bigger tax refund, according to BDO partner Randy Schwartzman.

By Robert Freedman • April 27, 2020

OOIDA demands visibility alongside FedEx, JB Hunt in Trump economic revival group

"Hell, most don’t even know what the needs of owner-operators or professional drivers are under normal circumstances, let alone during a national crisis," the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association told members.

By S.L. Fuller • April 17, 2020

FMCSA extends emergency declaration, HOS exemptions until mid-June

The agency's first extension was set to expire May 15.

By Jim Stinson , S.L. Fuller • Updated May 13, 2020

Shutdown-impacted businesses taking PPP loans may risk losing CARES Act tax benefits

Until rules are released, it's not clear paying expenses with stimulus loan funds will help a business come tax time.

By Robert Freedman • April 7, 2020

UPS, FEMA boost collaboration in coronavirus response

Transport firms are operating as essential businesses, rushing to supply the public and private sectors with health equipment and pharmaceutical items.

By Jim Stinson • March 31, 2020

ATA: Trucking will benefit from $2.2T stimulus bill

The American Trucking Associations praised the bill for allowing smaller businesses to get disaster-related loans.

By Jim Stinson • March 30, 2020

Canada issues HOS exemptions for coronavirus response

The list of freight qualified for the hours-of-service exemption is identical in the U.S. and Canada. But there are more rules to follow north of the border. 

By S.L. Fuller • March 26, 2020

Peterbilt to recall four models, more than 35,600 trucks

Some models have a defect that could cause fire. 

By Jim Stinson • March 23, 2020