FMCSA appoints new director of government affairs

Brenna Marron returns to the Department of Transportation after stints at the Federal Railroad Administration and in the office of the secretary during the Obama administration.

By Colin Campbell • May 22, 2023

Speed limiter debate rages on as FMCSA weighs mandate

A Congressional hearing and a bill to stop the agency from requiring the technology magnified a divide between big trucking and its smaller competitors.

By Colin Campbell • May 19, 2023

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Brokerage fraud costs could surpass $800M, TIA president says

The lack of enforcement puts owner-operators and other smaller carriers at a disadvantage, Anne Reinke testified.

By Colin Campbell • May 18, 2023

California truck emissions rules appear poised to spread across North America

EV truck makers Hyliion and Lion Electric believe many states will adopt similar regulations to those drawing industry concerns.

By David Taube • May 17, 2023

XPO orders EV trucks for California

The order primarily consists of straight trucks as Class A vehicles face mileage and charging infrastructure challenges, said CEO Mario Harik.

By Colin Campbell • May 9, 2023

DOT approves use of oral fluid drug tests in trucking

The newly approved drug screening measure could lower costs for carriers, but several medical groups suggested the change could do the opposite.

By David Taube • May 8, 2023

10 years after trucking crash killed 2 girls, mother sees hope for change

Over the years, safety reform has lagged, but companies such as J.B. Hunt and Stoughton Trailers pushed ahead of regulations, the victim-turned-advocate says.

By David Taube • May 5, 2023

California lawmakers advance bill to restrict driverless autonomous trucking

The measure, if passed, would require a human operator in the vehicle for testing and deliveries.

By David Taube • April 26, 2023

NHTSA seeks input on side underride guard regulation

The agency will assess public comments on the benefits, costs and other effects of a potential requirement for the safety equipment.

By David Taube • April 25, 2023

Navistar recalls nearly 45K trucks over fire risk concerns

The recall affects mostly 2016-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar models.

By David Taube • April 24, 2023

Werner, ATA note drug violations in list of factors behind driver shortage

The two stakeholders independently cited clearinghouse tests as one of the many factors limiting the number of available drivers.

By David Taube • April 20, 2023

Paccar to pay $600M for follow-up lawsuits over EU price fixing

The expense relates to settlements and legal judgments against the OEM, following a 2016 European Commission ruling against truck manufacturers.

By David Taube • April 19, 2023

FMCSA looks to broaden parameters of non-preventable crashes

The agency is considering changes to the scope of its Crash Preventability Determination Program to allow more crash types and video evidence.

By David Taube • April 18, 2023

To prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions, US DOT launches $350M pilot program

Collisions cause tens of thousands of injuries and over $8 billion in damages each year.

By Michael Brady • April 17, 2023

Aurora touts its first Texas AV truck terminal as expenses mount

The company is preparing to haul freight autonomously without vehicle operators between Dallas and Houston in 2024.

By David Taube • April 14, 2023

EPA proposes tougher emission rules for heavy-duty trucks

The agency wants electric trucks to make up a quarter of new sales by 2032 as part of new regulation that quickly drew concerns from the industry.

By David Taube • Updated April 13, 2023

‘Willingness to listen’: FMCSA deputy admin has the skills to succeed, former bosses say

Maryland AG Anthony Brown and former Gov. Martin O’Malley share insights on Earl Adams Jr., who was sworn in earlier this year.

By Colin Campbell • April 10, 2023

EPA greenlights California truck emission rules, drawing industry outcry

The Biden administration's favorable ruling makes the state the world's first government requiring the sale of zero-emissions trucks.

By Colin Campbell • April 3, 2023

Court approves $13M settlement between US Xpress and investors

The preliminary approval potentially ends a yearslong case centered on the carrier's 2018 public offering.

By David Taube • March 29, 2023

Navistar recalls 5.8K trucks for grille issue

The recall affects certain International HX models for years 2020–2024

By David Taube • March 28, 2023

Trucking groups launch Clean Freight Coalition

It’s time “to get loud” about the need for commonsense zero-emissions timelines, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear told Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2023

Industry groups say registration fee is unfair, even if lower in 2024

Smaller businesses tend to pay more per unit than bigger competitors, a Transport Dive analysis shows.

By David Taube • March 24, 2023

PAM Transport finance chief resigns after decades with the carrier

CFO Allen West will serve in an advisory role through June 8.

By David Taube • March 21, 2023

$700 million for community EV charging now available from federal grant program

Applications also will be considered for charging or fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along the National Highway Freight Network and near intermodal transfer stations.

By Dan Zukowski • March 21, 2023

Trucking groups question, resist Biden’s labor nominee over AB5

The American Trucking Associations and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association focused on Julie Su’s involvement with California’s labor law.

By Colin Campbell • March 17, 2023