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Congress Moves to Revoke California Truck Emissions Waivers A recent effort in Congress to eliminate two emissions waivers for trucking in California, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. California is anticipated to contest Congress’ jurisdiction over this decision. House Vote Results The House voted 231 to 191 in favor of revoking the waiver that allowed California to enforce the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule. This rule aimed to increase the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) among other environmental provisions. Second Emissions Waiver Revoked In another vote, the House approved a…

Tragic Accident on I-65 A fiery collision claimed the life of a semi truck driver and caused significant traffic delays on I-65 southbound Thursday morning, resulting in a 5-mile backup as emergency responders worked to put out the flames. Details of the Incident The accident occurred shortly after 10:30 a.m. near Southport Road when the truck, loaded with wooden pallets, veered off the roadway. It collided with several interstate signs and a guardrail before catching fire, according to officials from the Indianapolis Fire Department. Witness Accounts Witnesses reported that the truck left the road approximately 250 feet from the point…

ML-Truck Equipment Ltd. Announces New Facility Opening On May 26, 2025, ML-Truck Equipment Ltd. will inaugurate its new head office and service center, spanning 18,000 square feet, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Facility Features The new establishment will stock and service some of the most popular truck-mounted brands in British Columbia, including HIAB cranes, Moffett forklifts, Multilift hooklifts, LogLift forestry cranes, Effer cranes, as well as both new and used work-ready truck packages designed for the local market. Additionally, an expanded parts department will feature a comprehensive inventory of genuine parts, complemented by six extra-large service bays. Prime Location Located conveniently…

Washington – June 6, 2024: The U.S. Supreme Court referenced an amicus brief by Crowell & Moring in its decision today, determining that Truck Insurance Exchange qualifies as a ‘party in interest’ allowed to participate in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of two manufacturing firms confronting multiple asbestos injury claims. The legal team from Crowell, spearheaded by Laura A. Foggan, submitted a 23-page brief to the court in the case of Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Co. Inc, representing the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the Complex Insurance Claims Litigation Association. In a unanimous ruling, with Justice Alito…

New York’s Push for Flexibility in Electric Truck Rules New York is aiming for state lawmakers to take inspiration from Massachusetts and Maryland by incorporating more flexibility into the state’s adoption of the Advance Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, which took effect on January 1. Overview of the ACT Regulation This rule, which originated in California and has been adopted by ten other states, mandates manufacturers to achieve a progressively higher percentage of electric truck sales relative to their total sales. Other states have requested delays, as the mathematical formula associated with ACT has already become burdensome just four months into…

While Kevinson Jean, a Haitian immigrant, used English during his truck driver training, he felt insecure during his commercial driver’s license exam. “I worried about mispronouncing words,” shared Jean, who drives about 100,000 miles each year. “I feared being laughed at.” Jean mentioned classmates from Iran who, despite their limited English, passed their exams. “They were hard to understand, yet they succeeded,” he remarked. Now, such drivers will face roadside English proficiency assessments. On Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed a directive mandating that truck drivers be removed from the roads if they lack English fluency. This directive implements an…

ML-Truck Equipment Ltd. has officially opened its new head office, sales, and service center in Abbotsford, located at 30189 Old Yale Rd. This facility spans 18,000 square feet and began operations on May 27. The company announced in a press release that it will offer a variety of popular truck-mounted brands specific to British Columbia, including HIAB cranes, Moffett forklifts, Multilift hooklifts, LogLift forestry cranes, and Effer cranes. The location will also feature both new and pre-owned work-ready truck packages tailored for the B.C. market, alongside an expanded parts department stocked with genuine parts. Additionally, there will be six extra-large…

Concerns in Canada’s Commercial Trucking Sector The Insurance Bureau of Canada has published an extensive report highlighting serious shortcomings in the country’s commercial trucking industry. Key Findings of the Report Among the critical discoveries are prevalent issues related to weak enforcement of regulations, inconsistent training protocols, and a notable lack of Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) in several provinces. Currently, MELT is absent in Quebec and some Atlantic provinces. Need for Improved Oversight The report emphasizes the pressing necessity for better regulation and uniform training practices. Inexperienced drivers have been pinpointed as a major factor in rising accident rates, a situation…

A recent examination by trucking specialist Adam Wingfield, utilizing data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, unveiled a concerning trend: approximately 4% of truck drivers on U.S. roads are operating without a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). This issue extends beyond mere regulatory compliance, representing a significant danger to everyone sharing the road with these large vehicles. Unlicensed drivers managing trucks over 26,000 pounds threaten the safety of motorists, passengers, and pedestrians alike. Understanding License Requirements A CDL is an essential certification that ensures truck drivers have received adequate training and possess the skills necessary to operate large and…

Grand Opening of ML-Truck Equipment’s New Facility in Abbotsford ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ML-Truck Equipment Ltd. will inaugurate its new 18,000 square foot Head Office, alongside sales and service operations in Abbotsford, B.C., on May 26, 2025. The state-of-the-art 18,000 square foot facility will offer a variety of popular truck-mounted brands in B.C., including HIAB cranes, Moffett forklifts, Multilift hooklifts, LogLift forestry cranes, and Effer cranes. It will also feature both new and pre-owned work-ready truck packages suited for the B.C. market. The facility will include an expanded parts department stocked with genuine parts and…