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Civic News Update from Clayton, NC

Posted on: July 14, 2025 Clayton Fire Department Prevails Over Police in Annual Showdown This year, the Clayton Fire Department secured bragging rights by defeating the Clayton Police Department 12–8 in the 2025 Battle of the Badges. This spirited community outreach event allowed both teams to showc

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Financing and State Support Drive EV Truck Sales Forward

The adoption of electric vehicle (EV) trucks will heavily rely on financing, state incentives, and support from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) following setbacks from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Act. Though various industry groups have praised the new law for reinstating 100%

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Future Directions for CARB Regulations

The trucking industry is undergoing significant regulatory changes. Earlier in the year, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) retracted its requests for approval of the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule. The Trump Administration also recently annulled the EPA waivers that had allowed California

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Driver Lifestyle & Health

Truck Driver Quarantine Update: No COVID-19 Cases Found

The Premier of South Australia has stated that the state has “dodged a bullet,” as no COVID-19 cases have been identified among individuals currently in quarantine due to interactions with infected truck drivers. Key Points: Over 500 individuals are in quarantine due to five truck drivers. However,

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