FMCSA group eyes sleep apnea regs
One recommendation would require all drivers with a body mass index measurement of 35 or higher to be tested for sleep apnea.02.07.12
| Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks were using the same brake component that affected production of Navistar and Volvo Group trucks. 02.07.12
| The reopened lane of I-40 West is near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. 02.07.12
| The Peterbilt 587 SmartWay conventional tractor won in the heavy-duty division. 02.07.12
| The state is seeking to get approval for tolling under a pilot program administered by the Federal Highway Administration. CARB
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California backs fuel standard that could raise costs
February 3, 2012
Two years ago, the American Trucking Associations and others filed suit against the state board’s low carbon fuel standard.
Navistar submits MaxxForce 13 for EPA certification
February 1, 2012
California Air Resources Board had issued a public letter to Navistar saying the company's emissions credits for the engine will expire Feb. 29.
CARB says Navistar credits to sell engines ending
January 27, 2012
Agency's executive order says emission credits allowing sale of engines run out Feb. 29.
CARB extends ‘Truck and Bus’ regulation deadline
January 25, 2012
The deadline has been extended to March 30 from Jan. 31 for fleet owners to supply information about upgrading their trucks.
January deadlines for CARB truck regulations
December 22, 2011
Heavier truck and bus operators must comply with the Truck and Bus regulation starting Jan. 1.
LogBook
November 1, 2011
Cross border program starts, EEOC files suit against carriers, agency urges CSA driver ratings, Icahn buys a percentage of Navistar and more industry news items are featured.
Friday Channel 19 news round-up: Cross-border trucking; ‘driver shortage’; and the 1 on the 53 and the 99
October 28, 2011
Separate but not equal
That separation could be diminishing when it comes to U.S. and Mexican tucking, now that a new pilot program for cross-border long haul is under way. In ...
CARB amends reefer rule for certain engines
October 26, 2011
Owners of model year 2003 and older reefer engines that met low-emission reefer standards will get an extra year to meet a future standard.
CARB diesel particulate filter deadline approaching
October 24, 2011
California’s Truck and Bus regulation's first diesel filter deadline is in January 2012.
CARB approves $40M for clean vehicle purchases
July 22, 2011
The state's Air Quality Improvement Program invests in new emissions-reduction technologies.
