Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
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Crime & Courts, News
‘Slammer’ named in staged crash indictments shot to death in New Orleans
Cornelius Garrison, identified by federal prosecutors as a ‘slammer’ in a sweeping insurance fraud conspiracy, has been shot to death.
News
California will require 100% zero-emission truck sales by 2045
Gov. Newsom signed an executive order that requires 100% of new trucks to be zero-emission by 2045, expanding on CARB’s already strict rules.
News
Worker classification clarification open to public comment
The public has about a month to comment on the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposal regarding worker classification definitions.
News, State
California Legislature approves road bonds
The California Legislature has approved a bill that would use bonds to fund the state’s road work program.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies tech company’s exemption request
After receiving nearly 300 comments in opposition, FMCSA denied a tech company’s exemption request from the agency’s hours of service.
Opinion
Truckload gets its wish with under-21 pilot program
Megacarriers will get more grist for their mills if a proposed under-21 pilot program becomes a reality. And drivers and safety will suffer.
Opinion
UPS’ driver trainer shortage echoes the driver shortage myth
UPS cries “trainer shortage” as it asks to be excused from entry-level driver training regs. It sort of echoes the mythical driver shortage.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA’s Wiley Deck announces listening session on broker transparency
FMCSA acting Administrator Wiley Deck discusses broker transparency and many other issues in an exclusive interview with Land Line Now.
Crime & Courts
Former California trucking company owes nearly $740,000 in crash lawsuit
A Texas jury found Interstate Express liable for nearly $740,000 in a crash lawsuit, which is nearly half of the initial proposed settlement.
News, State
Alabama fuel tax rates to again increase on Oct. 1
The second of three annual rate increases on gas and diesel in Alabama takes effect next week. They are up nearly a dime from two years ago.
