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By Adam Echelman, CalMatters Trucks transporting crops navigate farmland outside Firebaugh in Fresno County on Sept. 24, 2025. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local This article was initially published by CalMatters. Subscribe to their newsletters for updates. New Regulations Impact
EPA Advances Heavy-Duty NOx Rule Timeline for 2027 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proceeding with the implementation timeline for its heavy-duty nitrogen oxide (NOx) regulations, set to begin with the 2027 model year. However, the agency has indicated that modifications are forthc
EPA Advances Heavy-Duty NOx Rule Timeline The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is progressing with its heavy-duty nitrogen oxide (NOx) regulations, scheduled to take effect with the 2027 model year, although modifications are anticipated. Industry Concerns Prompt Request for Delay In Augus
Class 8 truck markets are typically avoided by major automakers, meaning that today’s truckers wouldn’t consider purchasing a new highway tractor from General Motors, Ford, or Chrysler. However, decades ago, American car manufacturers endeavored to make their mark in the trucking sector with varying
Dive Brief: Since the Fourth of July, spot rates have declined, yet executives at Werner Enterprises are optimistic about potential improvements as stricter enforcement leads to a reduction in drivers and trucks in the market, as noted in their earnings call on October 30. According to Chairman and
Changes to CDL Issuance Regarding Immigration Status An emergency regulation has been introduced that implements immigration checks for the issuance of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), but this does not apply to drivers who reside in Canada or Mexico, as stated by the Department of Transportatio
The government has announced it will allocate funds in the upcoming budget to combat a longstanding tax-evasion scheme in the trucking sector, which industry representatives have labeled as a $1-billion fraud. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), representing the nation’s trucking industry, refers
Challenges in Japan’s Trucking Industry In Japan, road transport accounts for 90% of goods movement, as reported by AFP’s Richard A. Brooks. Truck driver Fujio Uemura is feeling the strain of new regulations aimed at improving working conditions, which are having unintended consequences for the logi
Commitment to Sustainability The Trucking Association of New York (TANY), along with industry representatives and sustainability champions like Tommy Kharieh from Walton Hauling and Russel Pedrick from Lucky’s Trailer Sales, are emphasizing their dedication to employing various “bridge solutions” to
