- Redmon discusses ‘Ice Road Truckers’ 97 comment(s)
- Rule bars handheld cell phone while driving Jan. 1 48 comment(s)
- IdleAire closing leaves truckers in cold 44 comment(s)
- Forecast: Driver shortage looming 44 comment(s)
- FMCSA posts HOS questions for discussion 41 comment(s)
- How to Become an O/O: To lease or not to lease 28 comment(s)
- Pilot, Flying J wrap up merger 27 comment(s)
- Rand McNally unveils Intelliroute TND 700 23 comment(s)
- Dave Redmon fired from one IRT show, quits other 20 comment(s)
- New rule retains the 11-hour driving limit 18 comment(s)
California backs fuel standard that could raise costs
February 3, 2012
Two years ago, the American Trucking Associations and others filed suit against the board’s low carbon fuel standard.
Navistar submits MaxxForce 13 for certification
February 1, 2012
The California Air Resources Board issued a public letter to Navistar saying the company's emissions credits for the engine will expire Feb. 29.
Feedback
Truckers weigh in on what's really causing California's air pollution, the new hours-of-service rule, this year's presidential election and more.
CARB says Navistar credits to sell engines ending
January 27, 2012
Agency says pollution credits allowing company to sell engines that don’t comply with 2010 environmental standards will expire Feb. 29.
CARB extends ‘Truck and Bus’ deadline
January 25, 2012
The deadline has been extended to March 30 from Jan. 31 for fleet owners to supply information.
January deadlines for CARB truck regulations
December 22, 2011
Heavy truck and bus operators must comply with the Truck and Bus regulation starting Jan. 1.
Golden Rules
With the first of several deadlines looming in 2012, many operators and carriers that run in the state feel the increasing pressure of the state’s air regulations.
CARB amends reefer rule for certain engines
October 26, 2011
Owners of model year 2003 and older reefer engines that met low-emission reefer standards early gain an extra year for meeting future standards.
Product Showcase
A mattress encasement, chrome-plated and stainless steel accessories, a charge air cooler and a radial steel tire are among the products featured.
For the Record
Carriers increase incentives for owner-operators, Navistar sues EPA over SCR, bill would allow heavier trucks on interstate and more industry news items are featured.
CARB OKs $40M for clean vehicles
July 22, 2011
The state's Air Quality Improvement Program invests in new emissions-reduction technologies.
Navistar sues EPA again over SCR
July 15, 2011
Navistar alleges nitrogen oxide emissions skyrocket when drivers don't keep diesel exhaust fluid topped off, rendering EPA’s rule 'irrelevant.'
CARB extends trailer fleet date
July 5, 2011
Aug. 1 date set if fleets want to register trailers under a new California regulation designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
EPA seeks SCR alert system
June 17, 2011
Agency calls on SCR engine makers to develop warning systems that alert drivers when diesel exhaust fluid tank is nearly empty.
CARB offers particulate filter credit
April 8, 2011
Compliance credit will be given for trucking fleets that install a particulate filter by July 1 or that make a commitment to buy a filter by May 1.
Oakland port truckers seek emissions rule delay
March 1, 2011
Truckers seek delay of a California Air Resources Board mandate that requires trucks to reduce nitrogen oxide by 2014.
CARB to hold trucking events
February 25, 2011
Sessions will help truck owners meet new rules for diesel trucks and learn about available government grants and funding.
California dump truck owners sue CARB
February 23, 2011
The association is challenging the legality of the agency’s Truck and Bus Regulation.
CARB counts emissions reductions
January 25, 2011
More than 5,300 diesel trucks are being replaced or retrofitted, the state agency said.
CARB alters truck rules
December 20, 2010
The agency modified several regulations related to on- and off-road diesel engines to grant some relief to trucking.
