Tag: Clean Air Act

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Trucking rap sheet: Another guilty plea stemming from disabling emissions control devices, CDL schemes, more

Action in five trucking-related crimes – including Clean Air Act violations, CDL testing schemes, defrauding FMCSA and a reincarnated carrier – has recently been reported by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.

September 12, 2019

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Trucking rap sheet: Two charged for HHG moving schemes, examiner sentenced for CDL testing scheme, more

A New Jersey woman and a Florida man were charged in household goods moving schemes, a California CDL examiner was sentenced in a CDL fraud scheme, a former Alabama trooper was charged with accessing FMCSA databases without authorization and more.

March 21, 2019

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Bully Dog parent company to pay $6.5M to settle alleged emissions-defeating violations in light-duty trucks

Derive Systems will pay $6.5M for violations regarding Bully Dog and SCT emissions control systems on cars and light-duty trucks. Learn more on Overdrive.

October 3, 2018

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Trucking rap sheet: Three plead guilty to disabling emissions control devices

Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General reported these recent trucking related crimes. Read all about these crimes here on Overdrive.

July 11, 2018

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CARB public meetings clarify proposed rule amendments, hear other ideas

In addition to the previously reported six-month “Good Faith” extension, detail here on proposed new NOx-exempt areas and concurrent extensions, a fast-approaching funding deadline, and more.

December 5, 2013

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Left-coast gamble: CARB forces tough yearend decision for many owner-operators

What choice will you make? This first in a three-part series shares tools to help and perspective on short- and long-term preparation for the future of emissions regulations.

September 27, 2013

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New regulations will increase truck cost, owner-operator pay expected to rise, natural gas trucks catching on and other industry news items are featured.

September 1, 2011

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Driver data could go public, U.S. and Mexico sign trucking deal, broker regulatory bill reintroduced and other industry news items are featured.

August 5, 2011

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Cat fined $2.55M to settle clean air case

Cat allegedly shipped more than 590,000 highway and non-road diesel engines without correct emissions controls, according to the EPA.

August 1, 2011