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Trucking Industry Revenue and Employment in 2019 According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the trucking sector generated nearly $792 billion in revenue in 2019, transporting 11.84 billion tons of freight. Key Insights from American Trucking Trends 2020 Report These statistics are part o
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Passes in Congress WASHINGTON — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a longstanding initiative of President Donald Trump, successfully passed through the House on Thursday and is now awaiting the president’s signature. Trump is anticipated to sign the bill at 5 p.m. local time
Trump Moves to Cancel California’s EPA Waivers President Donald Trump took action on Thursday to eliminate California’s EPA waivers by signing several joint resolutions, effectively rolling back the state’s stringent regulations on vehicle and truck emissions. Through the signing of these joint reso
EPA Implements New Greenhouse Gas Standards The Environmental Protection Agency has established a final rule aimed at enhancing standards to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, starting in model year 2027. Trucking groups have expressed concerns, arguing that the industry has
Impact of the English Language Proficiency Rule on Trucking Capacity The newly implemented English Language Proficiency (ELP) rule is poised to significantly impact trucking capacity. Background on Regulations Over the past ten years, major truckload carriers have adapted to regulations such as the
Trucking Association of New York Seeks Delay in Clean Truck Regulations NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) — The Trucking Association of New York is urging the state to delay the implementation of its “Advance Clean Trucking Regulations.” This initiative, referred to as ACT, requires manufacturers of medium to h
The autonomous trucking sector resembles the Wild West, facing a lack of comprehensive rules and regulations amid the swift rise of self-driving technology. According to BCC Research, the market for autonomous commercial trucks is anticipated to expand at a rate of 16.2% per year, reaching $6.9 bill
Legislation to Alleviate Regulatory Burdens for Trucking and Agriculture WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), the Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, has partnered with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) to propose a new bill aimed at eliminating onerous governmen
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has enacted tort reform laws that affect the trucking industry. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) supports changes to civil liability regulations aimed at reducing the misuse of lawsuits. OOIDA claims that plaintiff attorneys are becoming incre
