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WASHINGTON — New legislation could significantly alter the operations of truck brokers by replacing voluntary safety checks with severe federal penalties for hiring “unsafe” motor carriers. U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., has introduced the Patrick and Barbara Kowalski Freight Brokers Safety Act,
EPA Finalizes Heavy-Duty Truck Emission Standards The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fulfilled its commitment to release a final rule on tailpipe emissions for heavy-duty trucks by the end of the year. Initial feedback from engine manufacturers and trucking associations indicates that mee
Retailers Push for Increased Truck Weight Limits WASHINGTON — Retailers are urging the Trump administration and lawmakers to consider raising truck weight limits as Congress begins to develop the upcoming highway bill. In response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s request for policy priorit
WASHINGTON — On Monday, House lawmakers approved a bill designed to facilitate the transition of military veterans into supply chain careers, particularly in the trucking sector. The legislation, titled the “Transitioning Retiring and New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act,” or th
When Cliff Bates took the reins of an Arkansas trucking company in late 2022, he anticipated encountering the typical downturn cycle seen in the industry. However, he instead discovered what he termed a “new ecosystem” in trucking, characterized by fraudulent CDLs, loopholes in English-language prof
Trump Signs National Defense Authorization Act President Trump has officially signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains key provisions affecting truckers who transport freight for the U.S. military. The NDAA, which was approved by both the House and Senate earlier this Dec
Ontario Trucking Association’s Call for Enhanced Enforcement The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is urging the provincial government to enforce stricter measures aimed at reinstating compliance and safety standards within the trucking sector. Proposed actions include increased oversight of immigr
Federal Funding Withheld from California BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The federal government is withholding $40 million in funds from California, citing the state’s failure to enforce English language requirements for truck drivers. Change in Compliance Requirements The U.S. Department of Transporta
Legislative Moves to Enforce English-Only CDL Testing WASHINGTON — A set of interlinked bills introduced in the U.S. Senate reveals lawmakers’ effort to enhance the likelihood that testing for commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) will be conducted solely in English, potentially leading to new legisla
