Regulation
Hefty Fuels Savings Prompt Fleets to Replace Big Trucks
Despite negative economic indicators and slowing freight market, fleets follow through on new truck purchases to save on fuel and retain their best drivers.
Infrastructure Funding Looks Dead Until at Least 2020
The chill between House Democrats and President Trump over means federal spending to repair roads and bridges will wait until at least 2020.
California Will Ban Most Gas, Diesel Airport Shuttle Buses
California’s Air Resources Board plans to force all the shuttles serving the state’s 13 largest airports to transition to 100 percent zero-emission vehicles.
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Truckers Want FMCSA to Cut 30-Minute Rest Break From Safety Rules
Truckers argue for jettisoning the 30-minute rest break after eight hours behind the wheel as FMCSA hours-of-service rule changes near public release.
Waymo Urges California to Adopt Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Rules
Waymo and other self-driving vehicle developers recommend that California adopt regulations for autonomous light-duty delivery trucks.
Federal Agencies Consider Revising Automated Trucking Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration want public comments before changing rules for automated trucking technology.
Road User Charge Proposed as Way to Fund Highway Improvements
As the trucking industry and anti-tax groups battle over whether higher fuel taxes or tolls are the best way to fund highway building and repairs, other groups want a national road-user charge.
Foot-Dragging on Electronic Recording Upgrade Threatens Trucking
Many trucking companies have delayed a required electronic logging upgrade. That could take their drivers out of service in late December.
California Plans Regulations for Autonomous Delivery Truck Tests
California plans a new set of regulations that will govern how autonomous delivery trucks can be tested and deployed on public roads.
Thor Trucks to Become Xos, Thanks to RV Maker Lawsuit
Recreational vehicle maker Thor Industries successfully sues Thor Trucks for infringement to stop the electric truck startup from using Thor in its name.
California Pushes New Round of Green Truck Mandates
The California Air Resources Board is negotiating new green truck requirements, saying more action is needed to reduce truck emissions to meet the state’s targets.