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Many professional drivers believe that the trucking sector is burdened with excessive rules and regulations. Although numerous mandates aim to enhance safety for all road users, some are outdated, and others require more resources than they provide in safety improvements. This is why U.S. Transporta
Ignored Challenges: Sourcing, Reliability, and Cost The trucking industry can handle difficulties, but we cannot address obstacles that lawmakers overlook. Currently, a clean diesel truck can refuel in just 15 minutes anywhere in the U.S. and travel approximately 1,200 miles before needing to refuel
Industry Concerns Over Zero-Emission Truck Regulations (The Center Square) – The trucking sector in Washington state is urging Governor Jay Inslee to rethink the commitment made earlier this year to adopt California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation, which mandates that a specific percentage
Senator Bernie Moreno Proposes Transportation Freedom Act In Washington, U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno, previously an automobile dealer, is set to introduce a new bill aimed at repealing emissions regulations and offering tax incentives to automotive manufacturers. The Transportation Freedom Act The Am
WASHINGTON — The recent removal of numerous regulations by the U.S. Department of Transportation has sparked concerns among trucking industry experts regarding compliance and safety. Among the 52 deregulatory measures impacting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Hi
Strengthened Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks Issued by EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule on Tuesday that enhances emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, set to take effect for model year 2027 vehicles. According to the agency, the new standards are 80
Sun Oct 20, 2024 02:33 PM Last update on: Sun Oct 20, 2024 02:39 PM Overview of Trucking Conditions in Japan Truck drivers in Japan typically work 20 percent longer hours than the average employee but earn about 10 percent less, approximately 4.5 million yen ($30,000) annually. Nearly 20 percent of
Over the last ten years, sustainability in the trucking sector has mainly focused on freight efficiency, according to Jacqueline Gelb, Vice President of Energy and Environmental Affairs at the American Trucking Associations. However, recent regulations this decade have shifted attention to propulsio
Trucking news and updates for Wednesday, March 12, 2025: Pennsylvania Fleet and Other Organizations Challenge EPA’s CARB Waiver A nearly 300-truck fleet, H.R. Ewell, from East Earl, Pennsylvania, has joined several organizations in filing a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
