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Trucking groups push back on potential benefits of heavier trucks

Two trucking groups say any benefits that might come from allowing trucks to run at higher weight are offset by safety and infrastructure concerns.

May 28, 2023

Semi truck pulled over at a weigh station

Senators send letter to EPA administrator over emissions

"These proposals effectively mandate a costly transition to electric cars and trucks in the absence of congressional direction, and the agency should immediately rescind both proposals," the letter reads.

May 26, 2023

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, sits at a desk and takes notes.

House votes in favor of EPA emission regs rollback

The U.S. House on Tuesday joined its counterparts in the Senate in passing legislation to roll back EPA emission regulations slated to impact heavy-duty tractors in model year 2027.

May 23, 2023

Smog Haze Pollution

REPAIR Act picks up cosponsors

Fifteen cosponsors have signed on to the bill carried by Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida.

May 12, 2023

A white truck with the hood up for service under a partly cloudy blue sky.

NATSO, SIGMA push Congress to encourage investment in alternative fuels

"It is critically important to recognize the efficiencies of the liquid fuel distribution system and, to every extent possible, replicate those efficiencies as the country transitions to future fuels," says NATSO and SIGMA's David Fialkov.

May 10, 2023

A man plugging in an electric Class 8 tractor to charge.

Three Michigan companies charged with 'deleting' emissions devices

Though the investigation is still ongoing, the case “is one of the largest of its kind ever charged in the United States,” says U.S. Attorney Mark Totten.

May 1, 2023

California bans diesel truck sales as of 2036

CARB estimates that, of the 1.8 million medium- and heavy-duty vehicles operating daily in California, 532,000 will be subject to its fleet requirements.

April 28, 2023

Traffic on a California highway

EPA funding fuels electric school bus programs

Environmental Protection Agency announces $400 million in grants for clean school buses.

April 28, 2023

A school bus in a lot.

Senate votes to roll back EPA emissions standard on heavy trucks

The measure passed by the narrowest of margins but President Biden will almost certainly veto it.

April 27, 2023

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NHTSA pressing forward with trailer side underride guard requirement

NHTSA estimates that 17.2 lives would be saved and 69 serious injuries would be prevented annually when all trailers are equipped with side underride guards.

April 18, 2023

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EPA hosting public hearing on proposed Phase 3 GHG regs

The EPA will host public hearings May 2-3 to discuss new proposed GHG regs for heavy trucks.

April 16, 2023

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Trucking orgs tee off on Biden's zero emission plan

Three emissions regulations have been floated in less than four months, making trucking's transition to zero-emissions a front-burner issue.

April 13, 2023

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Illinois diesel shops fined $600K for selling emissions 'defeat devices'

The EPA last week announced a consent order with Joshua Davis and three diesel shops after a complaint was filed by EPA last summer against all for manufacturing, selling and installing aftermarket "defeat devices" to get around emissions systems.

April 10, 2023

Truck blowing black smoke from exhaust

California becomes first government in the world to mandate electric trucks

Trucking groups slam 'infeasible,' 'unworkable' and 'unrealistic' rule that would phase out diesel trucks in California.

March 31, 2023

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ATA's Spear urges Congress to help develop trucking workforce

Congress can do more to help, Spear says, including supporting technician training and other programs.

March 28, 2023

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Five industry groups join forces to create Clean Freight Coalition

"America’s truck dealers have an amazing story to tell regarding today’s clean and green trucks," says Scott McCandless, chairman of ATD and president of McCandless Truck Center. "The new Clean Freight Coalition will help us share this story."

March 23, 2023

We're all on the same team with emission regulations

I don’t love CARB setting its own regulations in any capacity; if we’re going to clean up the trucking industry, we should do it as a nation.

March 23, 2023

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Report: California will be allowed to set its own emissions limits

The White House reportedly will allow California to tighten emissions regulations passed by EPA, and enact them three years sooner.

March 20, 2023

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Political battle over debt ceiling

Will debt ceiling drama be avoided?

The U.S. owes more than $31 trillion. Just like many households have mortgages, car notes and credit cards, the U.S. government also carries debts that allow it to pay for programs and services for Americans.

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Connected vehicle technology

What fleets are saying about remote diagnostics

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Cummins announces EV charging partnership with Heliox

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