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FMCSA Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire steps down after 2 weeks
Adrienne Camire, who on March 7 was elevated by President Donald Trump to be Acting Administrator of FMCSA, has left the role.
March 21, 2025
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Arkansas takes aim at cargo thieves
A new law in the state allows for enhanced prison sentences of up to 10 additional years for cargo theft convictions. Also: LockerMap adds features to help truckers get online orders; TCA names five Professional Drivers of the Year.
March 20, 2025
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March 20, 2025
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More legislation takes aim at CARB emissions regs | Rapid-fire drug busts at border
Two bills in Congress would limit or eliminate the EPA's Clean Air Act waivers issued to California. Also: Truck tonnage showing signs of freight recovery; eight trucks busted in two days hauling cocaine across the border.
March 19, 2025
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Business
Truckstop speeds up COI processing, 'carrier vetting' with Certificial
Truckstop doesn't accept COIs from carriers anymore, instead partnering with insurance tech company Certificial to hopefully smooth out transactions as the freight fraud fight gears up.
March 18, 2025
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Trucking attorneys: Broker transparency needed to fight fraud
When Convoy went bankrupt, dozens of carriers got stiffed on millions of dollars. A few prominent transportation lawyers argue that broker transparency could end that kind of abuse.
March 13, 2025
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Former truck driver guilty of SS, food-stamp fraud | AI lift for a usage-based trucking insurer
The former driver pleaded guilty to charges of fraud related to a scheme to obtain Social Security, unemployment and food stamp benefits. Also: New avenue to usage-based insurance; former HHG moving company employees ordered to pay restitution for fraud.
March 13, 2025
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Regulations
EPA reconsidering Biden-era 'Clean Trucks Plan'
EPA announced Wednesday it will reconsider the Phase 3 GHG regs for heavy-duty trucks and the 2022 Low-NOx rule for trucks -- both set to take effect with model year 2027 engines.
March 12, 2025
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Regulations
Hours relief extended for live chicken haulers | Split speeds in New Mexico?
FMCSA has extended a regional emergency declaration allowing more flexible hours of service rules for drivers hauling live chickens from areas affected by bird flu to unaffected areas. Also: New Mexico eyes lower speed limit for trucks; more.
March 12, 2025
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Regulations
Trucking company, WSTA among petitioners to overturn EPA waiver
Pennsylvania-based H.R. Ewell and the Western States Trucking Association are among petitioners seeking to overturn the EPA's waiver for CARB's Omnibus Low-NOx rule. Also: NYC looks to expand weigh-in-motion use; Orange EV expands warranty.
March 11, 2025
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Carrier lease-purchases: Let’s not just throw the baby out with the bathwater
NASTC President David Owen sees the FMCSA Truck Leasing Task Force's recommendation to abolish carrier lease-purchases as a "typical bureaucratic one-size-fits-all, throw-the-baby-out-with-the-bathwater, knee-jerk reaction" to a complicated situation.
March 11, 2025
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Regulations
FMCSA provisionally renews HOS relief for railroad-support companies
The companies have been allowed to operate under an hours of service waiver when responding to "unplanned events" that occur outside of or beyond normal work hours. Also: Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year finalists.
March 10, 2025
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Regulations
Former FHWA chief counsel tapped to lead FMCSA
Adrienne Camire, who served as Chief Counsel for the Federal Highway Administration during Trump's first term, was appointed Friday as the Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator of the FMCSA.
March 7, 2025
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Regulations
Trucker overtime pay legislation revived | Missouri bills take on predatory towing
Missouri lawmakers are considering a crackdown on predatory towing through a bill that would allow truckers to file complaints over egregious bills. Also: Bill to eliminate carriers' overtime pay exemption reintroduced; CVSA IDEA noms sought.
March 6, 2025
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Regulations
Emissions deletes net small fleet $101K worth in fines, probation | I-40 closures out West
An Oregon-based fleet and its owner were sentenced to probation and a fine for deleting emissions on 13 trucks. Also: I-40 overnight closures planned out West; Drivewyze slowdown, congestion alerts now available in Tennessee.
March 5, 2025
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Regulations
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy 'held a CDL' for 30 years
The new Department of Transportation leader has held a CDL for a long time, but his spokespeople wouldn't say if he'd done any trucking work. Elsewhere at DOT, the trucking agenda and DOGE efforts take shape.
March 4, 2025
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Business
Treasury suspends small-business ownership reporting requirement
The U.S. Treasury said it wouldn't impose penalties associated with Beneficial Ownership Information reporting under the current requirements for U.S. entities. A new rule proposal could change the Corporate Transparency Act's regulatory scope.
March 4, 2025
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Regulations
Trump's tariffs on Canadian, Mexican imports mostly suspended after briefly being in effect
A 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% increase on Chinese goods took effect, many then paused again. Also: House passes bill requiring USPS to monitor trucking contractor crashes; Highway Angel helps extinguish truck fire.
March 4, 2025
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