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US reviewing security of connected vehicles, including trucks
The proposed rulemaking aims to shield transportation from foreign national security threats.
By David Taube • March 12, 2024 -
SCOTUS examines which transportation workers are exempt from arbitration
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruled in favor of Flowers Foods, finding its truck drivers were not exempt from a federal law.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Trendline
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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ATRI calls on carriers to share operational costs
The call to action was made in the trucking industry research group’s annual survey of fleets.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 27, 2024 -
FMCSA favors ban on predatory truck towing fees
The agency is looking to create more barriers for tow companies and add more protections for truckers.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 14, 2024 -
AV restrictions bill reintroduced in California
The measure seeks to require safety operators onboard heavy-duty self-driving trucks until politicians further authorize the technology.
By David Taube • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Q&A
Torc Robotics’ 2024 goals include expanding testing locations
Company executive Walter Grigg highlighted the changes in an interview with Trucking Dive at a recent technology conference.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 12, 2024 -
DOT aims to renew Jason’s Law truck parking survey
The Federal Highway Administration is planning to query transportation company owners and drivers about the issue.
By David Taube • Updated Feb. 9, 2024 -
‘The fight continues’: Federal excise tax repeal falls short in House
The American Trucking Associations pledged to continue its push in the Senate.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Paccar recalls over 47K new trucks due to potential loss-of-steering issue
Certain Peterbilt and Kenworth models could have problems with on-highway, medium-duty and vocational trucks.
By David Taube • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024
A persistently soft freight environment is among many issues carriers will confront this year. We talked to execs about how they are preparing.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024 -
FHWA offers $729M for storm-damaged infrastructure
The funds will help states rebuild roads and bridges following natural disasters and extreme weather.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 31, 2024 -
FMCSA speed limiter rule delayed again
It's the latest postponement for the rule amid a leadership exodus from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Top trucking trends to monitor in 2024
Rising costs will be a chief concern for carriers as they work to retain labor and integrate technology in a stubbornly soft freight environment this year.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Trucking labor rules and regs to watch in 2024
Adding to a major swing in classifying independent contractors, rules governing meal and rest breaks safety could develop this year.
By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Covenant promotes controller to chief accounting officer
Matisse Long takes on the role, adding to his 23-plus years of overall experience, the company said.
By David Taube • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Autonomous group’s new chair calls for unified federal framework
Aurora’s Melissa Wade is taking on a new role advocating for self-driving vehicles.
By David Taube • Jan. 24, 2024 -
21-state lawsuit delays FHWA emissions plan deadline
The government agreed to a 45-day extension for a Feb. 1 reporting requirement.
By David Taube • Jan. 23, 2024 -
FMCSA head Robin Hutcheson to step down
She is the seventh administrator to lead the agency since its creation in 2000.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Amid lawsuits, states still need to report greenhouse gas targets, FHWA says
A Feb. 1 deadline to file plans for reducing emissions remains in place, the agency said, but states have moved to obtain a preliminary injunction.
By David Taube • Jan. 18, 2024 -
$36M discrimination verdict against Werner reduced to $335,682
A judgment will require the carrier to report on applicant and employee details involving individuals with hearing impairments.
By David Taube • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Trucking equipment regulations to watch in 2024
Speed limiters and emissions restrictions are among the most pressing truck-focused regs the industry faces this year.
By David Taube • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Labor Department switches 2021 independent contractor rule
The new rule relies on a “totality-of-the-circumstances analysis” of a worker’s job — instead of a "core factors" review in the 2021 rule.
By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2024 -
FMCSA proposes 25% registration fee increase
Fee hikes could range from $9 to $9,000 depending on the size of the carrier’s fleet.
By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2024 -
FMCSA deputy administrator leaves after less than a year
Earl Adams Jr., the agency's former chief counsel, returned to law firm Hogan Lovells as a partner.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Jan. 9, 2024 -
PJ Trailers recalls over 30 different 2024 models over tire bubbling issue
An overseas manufacturer produced hundreds of defective Goodride tires, according to an estimate from a recall report.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2024