Transportation sector groups say EPA emission cuts move too fast
Proposed federal policy would tighten emissions standards for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, boost electric vehicle sector.
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EPA sets new emissions rule for heavy-duty trucks
National clean air standards will cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks beginning with model year 2027, the agency says.
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Truckers groups support bathroom access bill
Bipartisan legislation in Congress would require retailers, warehouses, ports, and terminals to open existing bathrooms to visiting drivers.
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Bill aims to expand truck parking
Measure would fund projects to create safe truck parking nationwide, addressing a shortage that creates safety issues, supply chain delays, and negatively affects driver income.
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OOIDA readies for Truckers for Troops campaign
Trucking association’s fundraising effort supports servicemen and women serving in combat areas; launches next week, in conjunction with Veteran’s Day.
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Industry weighs impact of proposed independent contractor rule
Stakeholders say changes to the current rule are unnecessary as they prepare to review and provide comments on Biden administration proposal.
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White House gets tepid applause for truck driver recruitment efforts
Improvements to truck parking, detention time, driver compensation, and CDL licensing are welcomed, but full solution awaits, industry groups say.
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Supply chain disruptions continue along U.S./Canada border
Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, regions are taking the biggest hit following cross-border vaccine mandates and related protests, tech firm data show.
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Industry weighs in on Biden’s trucking action plan
Trade groups say recruiting, apprenticeship promises are a step in the right direction, but efforts fall short on addressing driver turnover and retention issues.
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