DOT approves use of oral fluid drug tests in trucking

The newly approved drug screening measure could lower costs for carriers, but several medical groups suggested the change could do the opposite.

By David Taube • May 8, 2023

10 years after trucking crash killed 2 girls, mother sees hope for change

Over the years, safety reform has lagged, but companies such as J.B. Hunt and Stoughton Trailers pushed ahead of regulations, the victim-turned-advocate says.

By David Taube • May 5, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

California lawmakers advance bill to restrict driverless autonomous trucking

The measure, if passed, would require a human operator in the vehicle for testing and deliveries.

By David Taube • April 26, 2023

NHTSA seeks input on side underride guard regulation

The agency will assess public comments on the benefits, costs and other effects of a potential requirement for the safety equipment.

By David Taube • April 25, 2023

Navistar recalls nearly 45K trucks over fire risk concerns

The recall affects mostly 2016-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar models.

By David Taube • April 24, 2023

Werner, ATA note drug violations in list of factors behind driver shortage

The two stakeholders independently cited clearinghouse tests as one of the many factors limiting the number of available drivers.

By David Taube • April 20, 2023

Paccar to pay $600M for follow-up lawsuits over EU price fixing

The expense relates to settlements and legal judgments against the OEM, following a 2016 European Commission ruling against truck manufacturers.

By David Taube • April 19, 2023

FMCSA looks to broaden parameters of non-preventable crashes

The agency is considering changes to the scope of its Crash Preventability Determination Program to allow more crash types and video evidence.

By David Taube • April 18, 2023

To prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions, US DOT launches $350M pilot program

Collisions cause tens of thousands of injuries and over $8 billion in damages each year.

By Michael Brady • April 17, 2023

Aurora touts its first Texas AV truck terminal as expenses mount

The company is preparing to haul freight autonomously without vehicle operators between Dallas and Houston in 2024.

By David Taube • April 14, 2023

EPA proposes tougher emission rules for heavy-duty trucks

The agency wants electric trucks to make up a quarter of new sales by 2032 as part of new regulation that quickly drew concerns from the industry.

By David Taube • Updated April 13, 2023

‘Willingness to listen’: FMCSA deputy admin has the skills to succeed, former bosses say

Maryland AG Anthony Brown and former Gov. Martin O’Malley share insights on Earl Adams Jr., who was sworn in earlier this year.

By Colin Campbell • April 10, 2023

EPA greenlights California truck emission rules, drawing industry outcry

The Biden administration's favorable ruling makes the state the world's first government requiring the sale of zero-emissions trucks.

By Colin Campbell • April 3, 2023

Court approves $13M settlement between US Xpress and investors

The preliminary approval potentially ends a yearslong case centered on the carrier's 2018 public offering.

By David Taube • March 29, 2023

Navistar recalls 5.8K trucks for grille issue

The recall affects certain International HX models for years 2020–2024

By David Taube • March 28, 2023

Trucking groups launch Clean Freight Coalition

It’s time “to get loud” about the need for commonsense zero-emissions timelines, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear told Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2023

Industry groups say registration fee is unfair, even if lower in 2024

Smaller businesses tend to pay more per unit than bigger competitors, a Transport Dive analysis shows.

By David Taube • March 24, 2023

PAM Transport finance chief resigns after decades with the carrier

CFO Allen West will serve in an advisory role through June 8.

By David Taube • March 21, 2023

$700 million for community EV charging now available from federal grant program

Applications also will be considered for charging or fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along the National Highway Freight Network and near intermodal transfer stations.

By Dan Zukowski • March 21, 2023

Trucking groups question, resist Biden’s labor nominee over AB5

The American Trucking Associations and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association focused on Julie Su’s involvement with California’s labor law.

By Colin Campbell • March 17, 2023

Navistar recalls over 32K vehicles due to parking brake issues

A software error and programming issue increase crash risks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By David Taube • March 14, 2023

Daimler recalls 60K Freightliners for loss-of-steering risk

The recall affects various 2019-2021 trucks built at the OEM's plant in Santiago, Mexico.

By David Taube • March 7, 2023

Daimler recalls more than 70,000 trucks due to brake issue

Corrosion in modulator valves may cause brakes to pull to one side causing sudden change in vehicle direction, per the recall.

By Larry Avila • March 2, 2023

FMCSA’s senior counsel sworn in as deputy administrator

Earl Adams Jr. succeeds Administrator Robin Hutcheson in the role, which oversees a portfolio of the agency’s offices and initiatives.

By Colin Campbell • March 1, 2023

FHWA promotes chief counsel to deputy administrator

Andrew Rogers, who has served as top attorney since January 2021, will help the agency roll out new infrastructure investments.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 28, 2023