24 states sue the EPA and the state of California for unconstitutional regulations. State attorneys general from 24 states filed two lawsuits this week that challenge new emission…
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FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration for Key Bridge
The agency offers hours-of-service waivers to commercial drivers impacted by reroutes. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) extended its emergency declaration for operations around Baltimore’s collapsed Francis…
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EPA Announces New Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The agency estimates emission reduction of 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas from semis, buses, and other large vehicles. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its updated emissions…
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House Joins Senate in Rollback of Truck Emissions Rule
The vote sets up the fourth presidential veto. The House of Representatives voted down an Environmental Protection Agency rule intended to reduce emissions for heavy-duty trucks and semis.…
Read More2023 Grant Program for Truck Emission Reduction Opens
The transportation department focuses on projects to reduce emissions caused by vehicle idling. The Department of Transportation has opened applications for the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port…
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Energy Department Awards $7 Million for Truck Decarbonization
Will direct funds toward heavily used truck routes. The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $7.4 million to seven projects that will draft plans to decarbonize key corridors along…
Read MoreEPA Finalizing Smog Emission Standards
Updates heavy-duty truck emissions policy for public health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized new emissions standards for smog and soot produced by heavy-duty trucks starting with model…
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Supply Chain Tracker Shows Small Improvement
Transportation Department attributes continued delays to Russian sanctions and coronavirus. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the latest data gathered by the Transportation Supply Chain Indicators…
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NHTSA to Open Probe of Diesel Ram Trucks
Reports of fuel pump failures in 2018-2020 diesel trucks prompt investigation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it would be investigating high-pressure fuel pump failures…
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