Trucking Industry Pushes Back Against Century-Old Levy Legislation aimed at repealing a World War I-era federal excise tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors, and trailers has been reintroduced in the
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Truck Size, Safety, and ELD Compliance Under Scrutiny in Congress
Lawmakers Weigh Temporary Halt on ELD Mandate Amid Safety Concerns The trucking industry finds itself at the center of legislative discussions as lawmakers on Capitol Hill deliberate key provisions for
DOT’s New Oral-Fluid Testing Plan Sparks Trucking Safety Debate
Experts Warn of Potential Increase in Marijuana Use Among Truckers. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) upcoming implementation of oral-fluid drug testing for marijuana has sparked concern among experts who fear
Kenworth W900 Retirement- A 63-Year Journey Concludes in 2026
Paccar Unit’s T800W and C500 Models Also Set for Discontinuation. Kenworth Truck Co., a prominent subsidiary of Paccar Inc., has announced it will cease production of three of its legendary
Wabash to Supercharge TaaS Fleet by 4x, Pioneering the Future of Transportation
Wabash, a trailblazer in transportation and logistics solutions, has announced plans to expand its Trailer-as-a-Service (TaaS) fleet by a staggering 400% by the end of 2025. This bold initiative will
EPA’s Deregulatory Push: Heavy-Truck Emission Rules Under Review
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to reopen its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles and the Heavy-Truck Nitrous Oxide rule. This move is part of
Trucking Industry Seeks Joint Government Action Against Cargo Theft
The trucking industry is calling for a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to combat the rising issue of cargo thefts across the nation. As thefts continue to disrupt supply chains, inflate consumer
New England to Feel Immediate Impact of Diesel Tariffs
The introduction of a 10% tariff on Canadian crude and refined product exports to the U.S. is expected to have its most immediate impact on New England, a region heavily
USDOT Drops Extra Review Requirement for State Transportation Plans
Decision Prevents Potential Delays for Infrastructure Projects. The Trump administration has rescinded a newly implemented requirement that would have imposed an additional layer of federal review on state transportation plan
Trucking Industry Poised for Growth Despite Inflation Hurdles
Consumer Spending on Goods May Drive Sector Recovery. Rising costs in the travel and hospitality sectors may prompt consumers to shift their discretionary spending toward home goods, offering a potential