Regulation: Page 8

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    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
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    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 • April 14, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

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

    By Trucking Dive staff
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    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 • Updated April 13, 2023
  • Earl Adams Jr. is sworn in as deputy administrator of the FMCSA.
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    ‘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 • April 10, 2023
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    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 • April 3, 2023
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    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 • March 29, 2023
  • The Navistar company logo hangs above the company's corporate headquarters on April 17, 2018 in Lisle, Illinois.
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    Navistar recalls 5.8K trucks for grille issue

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

    By • March 28, 2023
  • A Volvo VNR Electric charges at the high-powered chargers available to fleets at TEC Equipment, Fontana.
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    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 • March 28, 2023
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    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 • March 24, 2023
  • P.A.M. Transportation has acquired Metropolitan Trucking for $77.4 million.
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    PAM Transport finance chief resigns after decades with the carrier

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

    By • March 21, 2023
  • A white electric vehicle, parked by a sign that reads "Electric Vehicle charging station," is seen from a low angle outside the driver's door, plugged in to a charger.
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    $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
  • President Joe Biden introduces Julie Su, his nominee for labor secretary, at a Feb. 28 ceremony.
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    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 • March 17, 2023
  • A group of 5 International MV trucks parked in front of a backdrop of city skyscrapers.
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    Navistar recalls over 32K vehicles due to parking brake issues

    A software error and programming issue increase crash risks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

    By • March 14, 2023
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    Daimler recalls 60K Freightliners for loss-of-steering risk

    The recall affects various 2019-2021 trucks built at the OEM's plant in Santiago, Mexico.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    Daimler recalls more than 70,000 trucks due to brake issue

    Corrosion in modulator valves may cause brakes to pull to one side causing sudden change in vehicle direction, per the recall.

    By • March 2, 2023
  • (From left to right) FMCSA head Robin Hutcheson, Executive Director Jack Van Steenburg, Chief Counsel Earl Adams Jr. and Director of External Affairs Kala Wright take questions at ATA MCE 2022.
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    FMCSA’s senior counsel sworn in as deputy administrator

    Earl Adams Jr. succeeds Administrator Robin Hutcheson in the role, which oversees a portfolio of the agency’s offices and initiatives.

    By • March 1, 2023
  • Cars and trucks move along the Cross Bronx Expressway in New York City on Nov. 16, 2021.
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    FHWA promotes chief counsel to deputy administrator

    Andrew Rogers, who has served as top attorney since January 2021, will help the agency roll out new infrastructure investments.

    By • Feb. 28, 2023
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    What’s ahead for the trucking industry in 2023

    Driver constraints, M&A and the need to replace aging equipment are among the issues top of mind for trucking executives.

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
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    FMCSA proposes new safety monitoring criteria

    The agency says the changes could reduce crashes and target 3% more carriers.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    US Foods rolls out first wave of EV trucks

    The food distributor is planning to deploy 30 EV trucks at its La Mirada, California, distribution center by the end of 2023.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Senate Republicans push to overturn EPA’s recent heavy emissions rules

    Dozens of legislators in the chamber voiced opposition to the stricter standards, which begin with 2027 model year vehicles.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Regulatory issues to watch for in 2023

    A speed limiter proposal from the FMCSA and California’s AB5 labor law are just some of the key items that trucking advocates will challenge this year.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Volvo, Mack recall some electric trucks due to combustion risk

    Two recalls affect 180 EVs in which a cabin heater relay may fail, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
  • Lewie Pugh, executive vice president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, met with Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly during a visit to Washington, D.C.
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    OOIDA brings 2023 priorities to Washington lawmakers

    More truck parking, better restroom access for drivers and upcoming speed limiter regulations are among the association’s chief concerns this year.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    FMCSA seeks input on AV safety documentation

    The agency is weighing whether further federal rules are warranted as the Department of Transportation pushes to reduce vehicle-related fatalities.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023