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Brakes, tires account for most Roadcheck OOS vehicle violations

Brake systems were the top vehicle out-of-service violation across North America, accounting for 4,592 (25.2%) vehicle OOS violations, followed by tires, defective service brakes, lights and cargo securement. 'False log' topped the driver OOS ranks.

September 14, 2022

Inspector placing CVSA decal on truck

Diesel shops fined, charged for selling and installing emissions 'defeat devices'

The EPA announced action in several cases involving diesel shops found to be selling or installing emission system "defeat devices."

September 12, 2022

Trucks in a maintenance bay

OEMs withdraw lawsuit against California Air Resources Board over emissions deadlines

Just over two months since filing a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board over the deadlines for looming emissions requirements for new truck and engine builds, the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) has withdrawn its lawsuit.

August 15, 2022

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Group of states, D.C. and Quebec draft initiative to address pollution and GHG emissions

This week, 19 U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions participating in the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) initiative released an action plan to help fight rising diesel exhaust pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

July 29, 2022

Smog in southern California

Connecticut looks to curb truck emissions with new law

Connecticut recently announced a new law that authorizes the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to adopt more stringent emissions standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

July 27, 2022

Emissions from a Class 8 tractor

Biden calls for suspension of fuel taxes, but 'hard to see real relief for diesel'

Taxed or not, one global fuels expert says with so many economic and geopolitical headwinds, it's "hard to see real relief for diesel."

June 22, 2022

trucks at the fuel island

Would-be FMCSA boss takes aim at trucking safety in first Senate committee hearing

Senate committee presses pending FMCSA Admin Robin Hutcheson on safety, hair testing and attracting drivers to the industry, among other topics.

June 8, 2022

Robin Hutcheson at a Senate hearing

FMCSA extends applications for leasing task force

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending the deadline for Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) applications through May 13.

May 6, 2022

Row of similar black tractors

FMCSA accepting applications for Truck Leasing Task Force

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced this week of the opening of applications for the Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Labor.

April 7, 2022

Truck dealer inventory

Biden nominates Hutcheson to lead FMCSA

FMCSA hasn't had a full time administrator since Ray Martinez, who stepped down from the post in October 2019.

April 6, 2022

FMCSA acting admin Robin Hutcheson

FMCSA's new boss: Movement on Truck Leasing Task Force starting soon

A roundtable with trucking media at MATS last week also touched on issues of compensation and unpaid detention -- don't expect results of studies in those areas soon, however. FMCSA Acting Administrator Hutcheson noted 18 months, at least, to completion.

March 28, 2022

Martha Threatt and Robin Hutcheson

HDAD session reviews D.C. movement on issues affecting the industry

Myriad issues in Washington continue to have an impact — or potential impact — on the heavy-duty aftermarket, says Ann Wilson, senior vice president, government affairs, MEMA.

January 24, 2022

Ann Wilson, senior vice president, Government Affairs, MEMA, speaks at HDAD

Acting FMCSA boss stepping down

FMCSA hasn't had a full time administrator in more than two years.

December 20, 2021

HDMA webinar hits on ETS, Build Back Better plan

News could come out soon regarding the president's Emergency Temporary Standard on vaccination and testing for COVID-19.

December 16, 2021

COVID's impact on trucking

API Lubricants OKs development of PC-12 engine oil category

API Lubricants Group to establish a new category development team to begin the development phase of the PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil Category.

December 10, 2021

Pouring motor oil from bottle.

Watchers say vax mandate at Canada-U.S. border to cause supply chain 'horrors'

The U.S. and Canada face a "perfect storm" of regulatory risks that could see as many as 20,000 Canadian drivers and 16,000 U.S. drivers unable to move cross-border freight during the historic supply chain crunch, associations say.

November 29, 2021

man receiving vaccine shot

HDA Truck Pride lobbies for “right to repair”

As the battle to protect and enhance vehicle repair rights grows, HDA Truck Pride staff and distributor members visit Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers.

September 29, 2021

Handing off wrench to technician.

ATA urges DOT to proceed with automated vehicle framework

ATA and other stakeholders urged Transportation Secretary Buttigieg to move forward on implementing a national framework for the development and deployment of AVs.

September 21, 2021

Truck driving down road

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Rihm Kenworth wins 2022 Successful Dealer Award

Rihm Kenworth has won the 2022 Successful Dealer Award. The announcement was made Tuesday during a special awards banquet in Nashville, Tenn., to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the award program.

Bunch of trucks in a row on the highway

Labor shortage beginning to weaken industry growth potential

Doggett Freightliner store counter

2022 Successful Dealer Award finalist Doggett Freightliner

Trucks through mirror.

Analysts expect softening in freight market in months ahead

Rihm Kenworth store front

2022 Successful Dealer Award finalist Rihm Kenworth

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