Tagged: Regulations

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California Tightening Diesel Rules

In addition to requiring cleaner-burning diesel engines next year, California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed tighter environmental regulations for the stateโ€™s drayage operators that would require all port truck drivers to drive zero-emissions vehiclesโ€ฆ

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Address Truck Parking Shortage

Trucking Law Enforcement Group Urges States to Address Truck Parking Shortage. ATAsโ€™ Law Enforcement Advisory Board sent a letter to all 50 governors and state departments of transportation urging them to apply forโ€ฆ

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NHTSA Underride Rule Backlash

NHTSA underride rule backlash from safety advocates. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is upgrading safety standards on rear underride protection on tractor-trailers to help prevent crashes involving passenger vehicles, but safety advocates sayโ€ฆ

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‘Broker’ Definition Under Review

What, exactly, is a freight broker? Broker definition under review, FMCSA defines it as โ€œa person or an entity that arranges for the transportation of property by a motor carrier for compensation. A broker doesโ€ฆ

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Regulators Studying Speed Limiters

Regulators studying speed limiters using electronic engine devices in proposed rule. Federal regulators plan to propose setting a truck speed limit using electronic engine devices in a proposed rule anticipated in 2023. The FMCSA isโ€ฆ

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New CNG Guidance

NGVAmerica, the national trade association for natural gas use in transportation, has reissued its recommended Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel System Inspection Guidance document to reflect new federal standards. The U.S. Department of Transportationโ€™s Nationalโ€ฆ

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Chassis Pool To Expand In South

Five stakeholders have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the South Atlantic Chassis Pool 3.0, which will serve the region starting in October 2023. SACP 3.0 will be based on a single provider pool model…

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