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As the U.S. presidential election approaches, stakeholders in the trucking industry are preparing for possible regulatory shifts that could profoundly impact the sector, according to Dave Heller, senior vice-president of safety and government affairs at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). At t
Presidential Authority on Tariffs The president possesses extensive, albeit contested, power to implement tariffs on imports and exports. Both political parties show general support for imposing tariffs on imported goods. However, tariffs may significantly influence the trucking industry in the upco
Call for Delay on New Truck Regulations in New York Industry leaders and local officials are urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to reconsider the upcoming truck regulations. The Advanced Clean Truck regulations, scheduled to be implemented in 2025, mandate that a certain percentage of new trucks
Stay Updated with LAist If you find this article engaging, subscribe to our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, you can catch up on the five most vital stories in just three minutes or less. As diesel trucks wait their turn at a terminal in the Port of Long Beach, an electric big-rig truc
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are poised to significantly impact key trucking policies that could have major financial consequences, particularly regarding truck automation and electric vehicles. While there is an extensive list of regulations and legisl
The Challenge of Misclassification in Trucking Misclassification remains a significant challenge within the trucking industry, where many truck drivers are wrongly labeled as independent contractors rather than employees. This incorrect classification strips drivers of critical rights and protection
During a trailer’s time on the road, labels can suffer damage or be compromised due to debris and regular wear. (Nussbaum Transportation) [Stay informed on transportation updates: Subscribe to TTNews.] Challenges for Fleet Managers Fleet managers have been grappling with issues related to the certif
Trump Administration Nominates Derek Barrs for FMCSA Administrator WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has put forward the nomination of Derek Barrs from Florida as the new administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), based on documents released by the Senate on Tuesda
Opportunities for Trump Administration to Alter Emissions Regulations With Trump’s potential return to the presidency, there will be chances to modify the emissions regulations set by the Biden administration. Rollback of Environmental Regulations in Trump’s First Term During his first term, Preside
