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The Claim: California’s Cargo Backlog Linked to Statewide ‘Truck Ban’ On October 13, President Joe Biden announced that the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest in the U.S., would begin operating 24/7 to alleviate supply chain issues nationwide. “This represents a crucial first step towards transitionin
Modifications to the overweight motor carrier regulations in Indiana were introduced in House Enrolled Act 1190, which was enacted in April. (Getty Images) [Stay updated with transportation news: Subscribe to TTNews.] New Overweight Truck Regulations in Indiana New regulations concerning overweight
New Federal Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements Starting February 7, 2022, new federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations will take effect, creating a uniform standard nationwide for obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL). These updated ELDT rules will specifically apply to d
Growing Presence of Autonomous Trucks Autonomous trucks are starting to operate in various states across the U.S., carrying out pilot tests and increasingly venturing into commercial routes. However, as more fleets consider automated trucks as the future of long-haul innovation, a patchwork of state
New Emissions Standards on the Horizon The Biden administration is set to unveil new tailpipe emissions regulations for trucks, which many truck operators—from individual owner-operators to large fleet owners—believe may impose significant financial burdens on the already vulnerable U.S. economy. Pr
Introduction of the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act Washington – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) expressed support today for the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act, introduced by Representatives Rick Crawford (R-Arkansas) and Henry Cuellar (D
Chris Herb, president and CEO of Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, speaks during a Nov. 13, 2023 press conference.Credit: Hugh McQuaid / CTNewsJunkie Fuel Sellers and Trucking Industry Oppose New Vehicle Regulations On Monday, representatives from fuel sellers and Connecticut’s trucking sect
Congress Moves to Revoke California Truck Emissions Waivers A recent effort in Congress to eliminate two emissions waivers for trucking in California, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. California is anticipated to
New York’s Push for Flexibility in Electric Truck Rules New York is aiming for state lawmakers to take inspiration from Massachusetts and Maryland by incorporating more flexibility into the state’s adoption of the Advance Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, which took effect on January 1. Overview of the ACT R
