Controversial FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Spurs Legal Battle – 7 Key Updates
An impartial update on the FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Rule – a new trucking regulation sparking safety debates, a union-led lawsuit, and industry-wide impacts.
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Contentious Showdown: California Truck Emissions Standards Face High-Stakes Federal Clash (2025)
California truck emissions standards are sparking a contentious federal vs. state showdown. Explore the latest 2025 updates on legal battles, industry impacts, and what the high-stakes emissions clash means for fleets and regulations.
2025 Briefing: Dry Bulk Axle Weight Variance Bill Gains Bipartisan Backing — A Pragmatic Fix.
An analysis of the new dry bulk axle weight variance bill (VARIANCE Act) – a bipartisan 2025 proposal allowing a 10% axle weight flexibility for trucks hauling grain, plastic pellets and other dry bulk goods, aimed at boosting efficiency without raising gross weight limits.
U.S. Cargo Theft Crisis 2025: Alarming $35B Toll, Rising Threat & 8 Strategic Fixes
U.S. cargo theft crisis is surging—costing the supply chain $35 billion a year. See 2025 data, hot‑spot maps, new laws, and eight proven fixes insiders are using now.
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act: 5 Positive Changes for the Tank Truck Industry
Discover how the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act is set to streamline TSA programs for the tank truck industry, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Supply Chain Resilience Council: A Bold Move by President Biden to Strengthen Economy – 5 Key Actions
Discover how President Biden’s Supply Chain Resilience Council is revolutionizing industrial policy to boost the economy, featuring insights on multimodal policy, clean energy, and more.
The Debate Over the Truck Speed Limiter Rule: 7 Key Points You Need to Know
Embark on a journey into the intricate debate surrounding the Truck Speed Limiter Rule, its potential impact on the trucking industry, and the public safety implications.
Urgent Call to Repeal Federal Excise Tax: 3 Groups Push for Cleaner, Energy-Efficient Trucks
Trucking and transportation groups are pushing to repeal federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, arguing that it hinders cleaner, more energy-efficient vehicles from hitting the road.
ATA Hails Committee Passage of Bill
ATA hails committee passage of bill to boost truck parking availability and CEO Chris Spear praised congressional leaders for advancing the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act – which would authorize $755 million over the next four…
Congress Passes Historic Infrastructure Package
Last month Congress passed – and President Biden signed – a historic, $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that folds in a re-authorization of the highway bill for the next five years — including a load of new provisions that…
