While California abandoned its pursuit of regulatory approval for the Advanced Clean Fleets rule, its Advanced Clean Trucks regulation is still being enforced in 10 states.
Author: Noël Fletcher
FMCSA Issues Report on Advancing Women in Trucking
The final report compiled from input received from the Women of Trucking Advisory Board included improving safety and eradicating harassment as key areas of focus.
New York Thruway Issues 7,301 Tickets in Q4 CV Crackdown
A three-month commercial vehicle inspection that ended in December to lower bridge strikes on the New York State Thruway netted 7,301 violations, including 31 for overheight vehicles.
New Ohio Towing Fairness Law Takes Effect in April
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law Jan. 8 creating a process to resolve disputes over high invoices for towed commercial vehicles in legislation backed by state truckers and towers.
California Bans Price Gouging in L.A., Ventura Counties
Charging excessive prices for motor fuel, transportation, freight and other necessities is now illegal in two counties under the state of emergency due to ongoing wildfires.
EPA, Meyer Settle $7.4M Emissions Tampering Case
The EPA has reached a $7.4 million settlement with Meyer Distributing over allegations it sold tens of thousands of aftermarket emissions tampering devices.
Dothan Warehouse to Add More Temperature-Controlled Storage
Dothan Warehouse in Alabama is investing $5.2 million to expand its temperature-controlled storage space to meet rising demand after selling its frozen facility to Vertical Cold Storage.
New NC Governor Acts on Hurricane-Damaged Roads, Bridges
In one of his first acts as North Carolina’s new leader, Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order to complete repairs on 8,000 roads and bridges that sustained damage during Hurricane Helene.
Winter Weather Prompts States to Waive Fuel Delivery Regs
A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states beginning Jan. 4 resulted in emergency hours of service waivers for truckers delivering heating fuel in several states.
Tesla Semi Crash, Fire Mark NTSB’s First EV Truck Case
In its first accident probe of an electric-battery heavy truck, NTSB is examining the Aug. 19 crash of a 2024 Tesla Semi that burned to the ground after it veered off the road and struck a tree.