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EPA Implements New Greenhouse Gas Standards The Environmental Protection Agency has established a final rule aimed at enhancing standards to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, starting in model year 2027. Trucking groups have expressed concerns, arguing that the industry has
Trucking School in New Jersey Emphasizes English Skills LINDEN, New Jersey (AP) — Students at a New Jersey trucking school are navigating 18-wheelers around traffic cones, while others are checking under the hoods for safety issues, explaining their inspections as they go. Importance of English Lang
WASHINGTON — President Trump is poised to sign a substantial tax and spending cuts package that Congress approved on Thursday, which features tax incentives likely to enhance investment in the trucking sector. The measure, known as H.R. 1 or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was opposed unanimously by
Reports have emerged on social media about South African truck drivers struggling to pass driving tests during job interviews in Klerksdorp. It has been suggested that their foreign colleagues excelled in the same tests, raising questions about whether driving skill is linked to nationality. Accordi
Freight factoring companies, also known as trucking factoring firms, provide cash to trucking businesses in exchange for their unpaid invoices. These companies can be valuable for trucking operations needing quick working capital or lacking personnel to handle invoicing and collections. However, it’
Impact of the English Language Proficiency Rule on Trucking Capacity The newly implemented English Language Proficiency (ELP) rule is poised to significantly impact trucking capacity. Background on Regulations Over the past ten years, major truckload carriers have adapted to regulations such as the
A truck driver in South Australia has tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: The driver from Victoria tested positive at Yamba on Saturday. SA Health has determined he previously traveled through the state. His co-driver has also tested positive. The co-driver is linked to the Victorian truck dri
In March, retail sales of Class 4 to Class 8 trucks dropped as demand declined due to macroeconomic unpredictability linked to tariffs. The U.S. Heavy Duty Retail Truck Sales Index from Equipment Finance News utilizes data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the U.S. Bureau of Economic An
Exploring the World of Long-Haul Driving Sims The world of gaming is full of niches that often go unnoticed, and one such area is the long-haul driving simulation genre. This genre caters to those who enjoy a leisurely gaming experience but also attracts dedicated enthusiasts who create their own se
