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Everything you may have missed during a record-setting HDAW 2023

With record attendance, a sold out product expo and 1,800 one-on-one meetings, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2023 will go down as an all-time great one for the industry.

January 20, 2023

Washington gridlock could lead to more executive decision-making

While there remains uncertainty as to how painful 2023 could be economically, Ann Wilson says there’s no debate about what to expect politically. Capitol Hill is heading for gridlock.

January 16, 2023

2023 HD Aftermarket Dialogue Government Affairs session

EPA proposes new rules for particulate pollution

"Our work to deliver clean, breathable air for everyone is a top priority at EPA, and this proposal will help ensure that all communities ... are protected from exposure to harmful pollution," says EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.

January 6, 2023

A truck in traffic with exhaust.

What do OEMs think of EPA's new emission regs?

Truck and engine makers now begin work in earnest on clearing an even higher low emissions bar.

December 26, 2022

Smog Haze Pollution

EPA revises emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles

The more strict guidelines are the first new standards in 20 years and will cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 48% by 2045, the agency says. It takes effect for manufacturers starting with model year 2027.

December 20, 2022

A line of Class 8 trucks on a lot.

NTEA supports federal catalytic converter bill

“Theft of catalytic converters and other precious metals is widespread in our country and is costly to victims of such theft,“ says Steve Carey, NTEA president and CEO. “This legislation is a step in the right direction in addressing this problem.

November 18, 2022

ATD backs Republicans' letter on emissions standards

“We commend Sen. (Joni) Ernst for her leadership on this issue, which is the top issue facing the trucking industry today,” said ATD Chairman Scott McCandless, and president of McCandless Truck Center LLC of Aurora, Colorado.

November 17, 2022

A portrait of Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa.

TRALA files amicus brief in Texas v. EPA

All of EPA’s previous greenhouse gas rules under Section 202 had been promulgated jointly with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration because there is a direct and universally acknowledged relationship between vehicular carbon-dioxide

November 16, 2022

UTA speakers address regulatory development, new technology

In the shadow of Washington, D.C., the Used Truck Association (UTA) brought in one of trucking’s most connected people in the capitol to discuss how government regulation and intervention continues to impact the future of commercial vehicles.

November 10, 2022

Q&A with DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg and FMCSA Admin Robin Hutcheson

CCJ participated in a media roundtable with Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson.

October 26, 2022

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and FMCSA Admin Robin Hutcheson

CVSA launches new autonomous truck inspection program

Under the new program, carriers utilizing autonomous trucks will be required to employ certified personnel to do their own inspections at the point of origin before dispatch, as well as in-transit inspections at a dictated interval throughout the trip.

October 5, 2022

Torc Robotics autonomous truck

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

California trucking image

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

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White truck going down long hill

Used truck depreciation intensified in December

With new trucks finally hitting highways en masse and dealers eager to get out from under excessive inventory by year end, the used truck market saw a large dip in price last month, J.D. Power reported in its January 2023 Commercial Truck Guidelines.

Mergers and acquisitions roundup

Dealers and aftermarket groups busy in new year

Cummins-Meritor better together slide

Cummins offers update on Meritor integration

GenNext has opened nomination period for its 4 Under 40 Awards

Weldon Parts wins 2022 TPS Distributor of the Year

Weldon Parts earns 2022 Distributor of the Year Award

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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Heavy-Duty Maintenance Checklist

Maintenance is a critical part of vehicle upkeep—we’re preaching to the choir here, but you know what? It doesn’t hurt to repeat it at times. Check out our latest downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!