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California banning diesel truck sales in 2036
What's more, a new rule approved unanimously by CARB will also require drayage operators to begin transitioning to electric trucks as soon as 2024, with a full diesel phase-out at the ports by 2035.
May 1, 2023
FMCSA names nine to new Truck Leasing Task Force
The new task force will examine owner-operator lease-purchase agreements with motor carriers. Also: FMCSA's Women of Trucking Advisory Board meets this month; autonomous truck developer launches driver advisory board; Knight-Swift closes CDL schools.
May 1, 2023
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Roadcheck fails: 'Worst of the worst' in Iowa
Ahead of the big Roadcheck inspection blitz two weeks on, Iowa DOT's Motor Vehicle Enforcement unit shows us pictures of some of the worst failures from last year.
May 1, 2023
Business
Electronic inspection technologies pose more questions than answers
How new inspection technologies could affect carrier operations and what information carriers and drivers may be required to transmit to inspectors.
April 27, 2023
Regulations
More companies, individuals charged for allegedly 'deleting' emission control systems
Diesel Freak, Accurate Truck Service and Griffin Transportation were charged in an aftermarket scheme to disable emissions systems. Also: Legislation looks to cut red tape for military vets entering trucking; Trimac acquires Ohio-based small bulk fleet.
April 28, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA punts on ELDs' safety effectiveness in Congressional report
In a Congressionally-required report, FMCSA cited a number of "confounding factors" that make it difficult for the agency to assess the safety effectiveness of ELDs since the mandate took effect.
April 28, 2023
Regulations
‘A line in the sand’: Truckers plan organized protest in D.C.
A longtime truck driver and labor organizer is heading up a planned protest at U.S. DOT headquarters Monday, May 1, with the goal of improving working conditions for all truckers, whether owner-operators, small fleet owners, or company drivers.
April 27, 2023
Regulations
Senate votes to overturn stringent EPA regs
The Senate passed a resolution to overturn regs published by EPA in December to reduce heavy-truck NOx emissions by 80%+ beginning in 2027. Also: $2.1M in cocaine seized from truck at Texas-Mexico border; Truckers Final Mile gets $18K donation; more.
April 27, 2023
Life
Wyoming the most dangerous state for truckers?
A new analysis of crash data suggests Wyoming might be the most dangerous state for truck drivers, and plenty of anecdotal data about winter on I-80 backs that up.
April 27, 2023
Regulations
Truck driver shut down following fatal crash, DUI
The New York-based driver struck a disabled vehicle on an interstate and was found to have a BAC of 0.16. Also: Iowa DOT encouraging drivers to use scales for parking; NHTSA underride committee schedules first meeting; Love's offering Roadcheck discounts.
April 25, 2023
Life
California lawmakers looking to ban automated trucks with no safety driver
A Calif. bill to ban trucks with no driver cleared a hurdle last week. Also: Preliminary estimates from NHTSA show traffic deaths fell in 2022; owner-op wins ATA's 2022 National Driver of the Year; C.H. Robinson revamping carrier loyalty rewards program.
April 24, 2023
Regulations
How owner-ops can avoid, or ace, inspections during Roadcheck
Roadcheck, ideally, might be a perfectly random survey of all trucks on the road. But in reality inspectors often target trucks to inspect that present some visible cue there could be another issue. A few ways here to avoid, or ace, your next inspection.
April 21, 2023
Life
Truck driver caught with $21.1 million in fentanyl at Cali/Mexico border
The nearly 800 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills were found in a load of green beans. Also: Transflo, Comdata launch cardless fuel payment system; Alaskan CDL school seeks skills test waiver; new Love's open in Louisiana, Texas.
April 21, 2023
Regulations
Trailer side-underride-guard rule could bump costs $3K
With NHTSA moving forward on a side-underride requirement, it could add more than 800 pounds to a trailer and upward of $3,000 in cost. Also: Concert benefiting St. Christopher Fund in Tennessee this weekend; Grote acquires Star Headlight.
April 20, 2023
Parking
How to fight for your right to park the truck
With billions in government funding available for truck parking, why isn't there more construction? Here we look at the cause of the problem and how one operator successfully tackled it.
April 19, 2023
Equipment
Navistar recalls 45,000 trucks over HVAC blower motor issue
The blower motor wiring terminal may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Also: Recalls also hit hundreds of Freightliner and Western Star trucks, along with some Volvo and Nikola electric trucks; TA offering free mid-trip inspections.
April 18, 2023
Regulations
POLL: Are you getting Roadcheck-ready? It's coming May 16-18 to a scale near you
With the annual inspection blitz about a month away, this Overdrive poll asks what steps you're taking or planning to take in preparation for the all-hands-on-deck enforcement and education event this year emphasizing securement and ABS-related matters.
April 17, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA offers updates on electronic inspections, autonomous research, regs in process
FMCSA's annual Analysis, Research and Technology Forum held April 12 touched on initiatives the agency is focusing on in the coming years. While some of the focus is on future tech, agency reps emphasized the ongoing role of drivers in safety.
April 14, 2023
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