An emergency declaration exempts drivers transporting fuels into or within South Dakota from HOS regs. Also: I-80 closures planned in California later this summer; trailer parts distributor acquired by holding company; latest Highway Angel.
A group of 27 Republican Senators penned a letter to EPA voicing concerns over the Phase 3 heavy-duty greenhouse gas emissions regulations. Also: Lighting recalls issued for certain International, Western Star trucks; two large fleets open new terminals.
The agency is investigating AEB systems in 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks for alleged unnecessary emergency braking events. Also: More truck parking in West Memphis; FMCSA launches human trafficking awareness campaign.
A group of 27 U.S. senators last week penned a letter to the EPA voicing concerns over the agency s Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Lighting recalls for International, Western Star trucks; latest Highway Angel
The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, which includes OOIDA and the Teamsters, penned a letter to House leaders in opposition to any increased-weight legislation. Also: Ohio fleet to make country s first paid platooning haul; Trimac acquires small fleet.