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Jones Logistics acquiring Nationwide Express
Mississippi-based Jones Logistics announced it is acquiring 100-truck Nationwide Express. Also: TEC Equipment's Portland location is now a Mack and Volvo Certified EV Dealership; six fleets petition FMCSA for waiver to allow flashing brake lights
February 3, 2023
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ATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearing
ATA President and CEO was on a panel of industry reps during a hearing Wednesday of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Spear outlined some of trucking's biggest headwinds, including highway congestion, parking and more.
February 2, 2023
ATA President and CEO Chris Spear
Union slams 'wrong and dangerous' bill aimed at driver recruiting
Teamsters General President claims the SHIP IT Act jeopardizes the safety of workers and motorists and does nothing to address the supply chain problems' root cause.
February 1, 2023
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FMCSA seeks more feedback on regs related to autonomous trucks
For the second time, FMCSA is asking for public feedback on how the agency should approach certain regulations as they relate to the deployment of autonomous trucks. Also: ELD removed from device registry; Freightliner, Love's partner for service; more.
February 1, 2023
Aurora autonomous truck
NHTSA begins process for side trailer underride guard rulemaking
NHTSA sends trailer side underride pre-rule to White House's OMB. Also: TA will partner with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle charging at select TA/Petro locations; severe-duty Autocar trucks recalled.
January 31, 2023
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13 fleet reps appointed to ATA law enforcement outreach board
The board is comprised of ATA members who have previous experience in federal, state and local law enforcement and current and retired law enforcement officials.
January 30, 2023
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CVSA petition to remove rear impact guard labeling requirement denied
NHTSA said removing the requirement could reduce the safety of rear impact guards. Also: Pitt Ohio reduces transit times into New York with 32 new next-day lanes; new Volvo, Mack Certified EV Dealer in New Jersey.
January 30, 2023
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Fleet petitions FMCSA to allow pulsating brake lights
The lights would pulse from low-level lighting intensity to high-level lighting intensity four times in two seconds when the brakes are applied. Also: Orange EV expands sales into Canada; broker Tallgrass Freight names new president.
January 27, 2023
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A closer look at diesel emissions
Despite their collective impact on air quality, the Environmental Protection Agency regulates nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions independently.
January 26, 2023
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Propane haulers get more hours relief in three states
Propane shortages in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming prompted HOS waivers for propane haulers. Also: Iowa grain, fertilizer, manure haulers' overweight waiver extended; new Certified EV Dealer for Mack, Volvo; Midwest Carriers increases driver pay.
January 25, 2023
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House bill offers recruiting and retention incentives, grants to truck drivers
A bill introduced into the U.S. House Tuesday proposes tax credits of up to $10,000 for eligible truck drivers and grants for new drivers.
January 24, 2023
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Knight-Swift receives first battery-electric Kenworth
The truck will be used in the fleet's SoCal port operations. Also: Proposed legislation would change driver age requirements around port operations; Yellow graduated 1,000 students in 2022; new Women in Trucking leadership; more.
January 23, 2023
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Fuel haulers in eight states get hours of service relief
A refinery shutdown in Colorado prompted a regional emergency declaration from FMCSA. Also: Small aggregates hauler acquired; Nikola launches hydrogen mobile fueler; Navistar names new senior VP; Volvo invests in autonomy; Ascend CEO recognized.
January 20, 2023
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Perpetual emissions regulations squander air quality improvement opportunity
Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer says cleaner burning (and more expensive) diesels won't have the quick clean air impact that wider adoption rates of modern engines would.
January 19, 2023
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Trucking conditions, while improved, remained negative in November
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index showed slight improvement in November. Also: Schneider gets eCascadia in SoCal intermodal operations; FMCSA denies driver's HOS exemption request; Mack unveils refreshed Granite model; Estes opens new Texas terminal.
January 19, 2023
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MEMA's Wilson: This might be the year for right to repair
"We believe this is the Congress to get this done," says MEMA's Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Ann Wilson.
January 18, 2023
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California Trucking Association again seeks injunction to block AB 5
The group maintains that the law should be preempted by federal law and that AB 5 violates the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. A court hearing on AB 5 is scheduled for May 1.
January 18, 2023
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Former FMCSA employee pleads guilty to extortion charges
The former border investigator admitted to accepting money in exchange for not reporting safety violations. Also: XPO names new chief strategy officer; NACFE announces new Run on Less campaign focus.
January 18, 2023
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ATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearing
ATA President and CEO was on a panel of industry reps during a hearing Wednesday of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Spear outlined some of trucking's biggest headwinds, including highway congestion, parking and more.
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