Navistar issues recall due to insufficient wiring, possible fire risk
WASHINGTON — Navistar has issued a significant recall involving 44,887 units due to wiring issues. According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic and
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EPA’s newest proposal to cut big rig emissions drawing ire from trucking industry
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new and stronger set of greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles for model years
Cheaper fuel, food provide some relief from US inflation
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas, diesel fuel and food providing some relief to households that have struggled under
A perfect 10: Average diesel fuel prices down for 10th straight week
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Truck drivers are feeling more relief at the pump in many areas of the nation than they have seen in a
White House reviewing proposal to require automatic emergency braking on big rigs
WASHINGTON — The White House is now reviewing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposal to require automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems on heavy
CVSA’s International Roadcheck fast approaching
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced May 16-18 as this year’s International Roadcheck. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume 72-hour inspection
Hydrogen trucks: Long-haul’s future?
WASHINGTON — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and RMI have released a new report focusing on hydrogen-powered trucks. The report focuses on
As diesel costs continue downward trend, oil producers’ cuts could soon boost prices
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s a broken record on repeat, but the song is sweet. As The Trucker has been reporting over the past nine
FMCSA launches ‘Operation Protect Your Move’ to crack down on moving scams
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched Operation Protect Your Move, a nationwide crackdown on scam movers ahead of the busy summer
Distraction, speeding, alcohol drive up 2021 traffic deaths
DETROIT — Nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years with deaths due to speeding and impaired
EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Biden administration cleared the way on Friday, March 31, for California’s plan to phase out a wide range of diesel-powered trucks,
Georgia lawmakers strike deal on truck weight limits
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers reached a last-minute deal early Thursday, March 30, to increase the weight limit for some trucks traveling state highways. The legislature
Truck Parking Improvement Act introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON — Over the past year, federal officials — from President Joe Biden to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg — have promised to do more to
Average US diesel prices down for 8th straight week
LITTLE ROCK — The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. is continuing to drop. According to the latest statistics from
For-hire trucking capacity growth seeing sharp slowdown
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Freight volumes and rates declined in February, but the industry is closer to the end than the start of the freight downcycle.
Monster Mississippi tornado kills dozens, tosses big rigs like toys across city
ROLLING FORK, Miss. — Help began pouring into one of the poorest regions of the U.S. after a deadly tornado tore a path of destruction
Truck drivers welcome lower diesel prices as California considers punishing oil companies for high prices
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Just a few weeks ago, Idaho-based truck driver J. Savage had to spend more than $500 to fill up his big
Future of $900B US trucking industry could be decided in California
LOS ANGELES — As California regulators explore new rules to put self-driving semi-trucks on the road, labor unions are rushing to the state Legislature to
ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.2% in February
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.2% in February after increasing 0.6% in January. In February,
White House reportedly fast-tracking California’s plans to phase out diesel engines
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to approve strict new California pollution rules that will phase out diesel-powered trucks beginning with 2024 year