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The EPA has finalized a nationwide regulation aimed at speeding up the shift to clean trucks. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The Biden administration has enacted the most stringent limits ever on greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty trucks. While public health and environmental advocates are pra
Opposition to Proposed CDL Testing Changes WASHINGTON — Regulators faced significant pushback from truck owner-operators and safety advocates over a proposal aimed at simplifying the process for testing and hiring new drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a ru
The Treasury Department building in Washington. (Patrick Semansky/Associated Press) [Stay informed on transportation developments: Subscribe to TTNews.] Owners of small trucking companies may find themselves among the many limited liability company (LLC) owners across the U.S. who could face signifi
New Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Announced by EPA On March 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled stringent emissions regulations aimed at heavy-duty trucks, buses, and other large vehicles. Officials assert that these new regulations are a significant step toward
The CARB reversal has increased the responsibility of truck manufacturers to support California’s ongoing emission reduction efforts. (vitpho/Getty Images) CARB Withdraws Regulatory Proposal The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has retracted a regulatory proposal that would have mandated trucki
Grassroots Organizer Wins Goldman Prize for Environmental Activism Andrea Vidaurre, a grassroots activist from the heavily polluted Inland Empire region of southern California, has received the esteemed Goldman Prize for her efforts in promoting environmental change. Her successful campaign targeted
Paccar and Ryder Anticipate Increased Truck Purchases Due to EPA Emissions Update Paccar and Ryder System have highlighted a significant emissions update from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that is expected to lead to a surge in the purchasing of older trucks. The EPA’s phase three greenh
Introduction to the New Independent Driver Classification Rule The newly implemented independent driver classification rule in 2024 is creating considerable uncertainty in the trucking sector, impacting businesses such as American Cargo Enterprise based in Newark, NJ. This regulation changes the cla
Over 100 container truck drivers participated in a rolling convoy through British Columbia’s Lower Mainland on Sunday, protesting new licensing regulations they believe will negatively impact smaller companies that transport goods to and from the Port of Vancouver. With their horns blaring and banne
