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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

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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

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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

Jacobs, Tula agreement to help meet global emissions standards

The agreement builds on two years of research and development collaboration between the two companies to reduce NOX and CO2 emissions from MD and HD vehicles.

September 15, 2021

Jacobs Class 8 demonstrator truck

Biden announces plan to require vax, COVID testing

Biden’s mandate could derail carriers’ plans to mostly stay out of their employees’ – including drivers’ – vaccination status.

September 9, 2021

Joe Biden at Mack Trucks' plant

Highway bill passes committee

The collaborative progress of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 stands in stark contrast to President Joe Biden's multi-trillion dollar infrastructure package.

May 27, 2021

Road under construction

Updated CVSA out-of-service criteria now in effect

Four small changes to CVSA's annually published handbook took effect Thursday. Also, thirteen fleets will participate in NACFE's Run on Less – Electric real-world test run; autonomous trucking firm lands more funding.

April 2, 2021

This year, updates to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annually published North American Standard Out of Service Criteria handbook and smartphone application are few and far between, but they are effective as of April 1.

HDAD: Government policies related to COVID and their effect on the U.S. economy

Jeff Rosensweig’s presentation provided insights into the current business environment. The news was a mixed bag of challenging and promising short- and long-term forecasts for the U.S. economy.

January 26, 2021

Potential FET suspension decision to come this month

Since April, ATD has been attempting to get a FET repeal through 2021 in the next coronavirus economic recovery legislation.

August 6, 2020

Health & wellness

Dealer groups seek “essential services” status during coronavirus precautions

Leaders of NADA, the American Truck Dealers (ATD) and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), among others, sent a letter this week to President Donald Trump asking for clarification that vehicle sales are essential services…

March 24, 2020

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Electricity from wheel ends routing to batteries

Regenerative braking: Catch up on the future of slowing down

As hybrid and electric truck adoption rates continue to grow, dealers and aftermarket operations soon will be exposed to a lot of unfamiliar systems and technologies they’ll be expected to maintain. One of those innovations is regenerative braking.

Freightliner eCascadia truck

Freightliner unveils new electric eCascadia

Goodyear soybean-oil developed tires

Goodyear integrating soybean oil compound into transit bus tires

Employees looking at computer monitor in warehouse

The importance of e-commerce sites during a parts shortage

Jim Allen's truck at Karmak HQ

Karmak CEO Jim Allen’s unique approach to customer service and engagement

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

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