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Trucking Association of New York Calls for Delay in Advanced Clean Truck Rule NEW YORK — Following the adoption of the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule by 11 states, including New York, the Trucking Association of New York conducted an online meeting last week to advocate for an immediate postponement of the regulation. Association president Kendra Hems stressed that the ACT rule would have “severe consequences” for the trucking industry as well as for businesses and residents who depend on it. Overview of the Advanced Clean Truck Regulation The ACT regulation originated in California, which implemented the rule this year.…

BDR Transport Closes, Employees Transition to GMH Transportation WESTMINSTER — On a Friday afternoon in May, the team at BDR Transport received the shocking news that the company would be shutting down after 53 years of service. “On Friday, we were informed by our owners, American West Worldwide Express, of their decision to cease our operations,” explained Greg Gay of BDR following the announcement on May 19. “We were instructed to deliver the remaining freight but to stop picking up new loads.” However, by that following Monday, quick action by Gay and Gordon Eglintine, the owner of GMH Transportation, ensured…

A life on the road has taken its toll on Alphonce Wambua. For 25 years, he has been transporting goods between Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, and Mombasa, a coastal city located nine hours away. This demanding lifestyle has led to long work hours, unhealthy eating habits, and inconsistent sleep patterns. Thus, it was a surprise when he learned he had hypertension a few years back. “I didn’t see it coming – I assumed I was just very fatigued,” Wambua recalls as he visits the clinic where he received the diagnosis to collect his monthly medication. “The job is incredibly stressful. There’s…

An enhanced GAZ-69. Via Special Kherson Cat The GAZ-69 stands as one of the original Soviet off-road vehicles. The first model of this 3,500-pound, four-wheel-drive truck was produced at the Molotov factory in Moscow in 1952, with the last unit rolling off the line in 1972. Created in the late 1940s, the GAZ-69 is essentially an 80-year-old design and has surprisingly made a comeback as one of the latest vehicle types utilized by the Russian military in Ukraine. Recent images have shown GAZ-69s positioned near the front lines in Russia’s ongoing 37-month war against Ukraine. At least one of these…

Study Reveals Truck Drivers’ Reluctance for Family to Join Profession NEW DELHI: A study has found that close to 98% of truck drivers surveyed expressed a desire for their family members to avoid pursuing a career in driving. The investigation, conducted by a non-profit organization, highlighted several factors contributing to this sentiment, including reported harassment from authorities, unstable incomes, the risk of serious injuries or fatalities, and a lack of respect for the profession. These elements have left many drivers unwilling to see their loved ones take on this line of work. The survey involved comprehensive interviews with truck drivers…

Importance of API Integrations for Trucking Telematics API integrations play a vital role for companies in the trucking telematics sector. They facilitate smooth communication between different systems, enhance operational efficiency, enable precise tracking of fleet activities, and allow for integration with other specialized industry tools, ultimately improving fleet management capabilities. Example: Plaid’s Impact on Fintech An illustrative example is fintech provider Plaid, which has notably transformed the banking sector by offering seamless access to financial data and allowing for secure transactions through its API services. This has simplified the processes of verifying and safeguarding banking information while fostering the creation…

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, stakeholders in the trucking industry are preparing for possible regulatory shifts that could profoundly impact the sector, according to Dave Heller, senior vice-president of safety and government affairs at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). At the Fleet Safety Council conference in Brampton, Ontario, Heller expressed concerns regarding the timeline for adopting battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), ongoing delays related to speed limiter regulations, and unresolved matters concerning safety fitness determinations and minimum liability insurance—all of which may be influenced by the election results. Impending Infrastructure Changes Heller noted that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, enacted…

Last month, the Teamsters union reported that Yellow (NASDAQ: YELL), one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S., informed them that it would run out of cash by August. To prevent this crisis, Yellow’s executives told the Teamsters, representing about 22,000 Yellow workers, that operational modifications, which the union had previously sanctioned, must be implemented. In a video statement on June 12, O’Brien declared, “It is not left for the Teamsters to save this company; we have given enough. What happens next is out of our control.” Just twelve days later, he tweeted an image of a gravestone labeled…

A Walmart truck driver from Texas, who prefers to remain anonymous due to company policy, stated he has 15 years of work left and plans to spend that time driving for Walmart. He remarked, “Unless I win the lottery or marry someone wealthy, I don’t envision leaving.” This level of commitment to one employer is rare in the trucking industry, which is known for its high turnover rates. Walmart attracts such loyalty because it offers competitive pay; drivers can earn up to $110,000 in their first year, significantly higher than the national average for truck drivers and the typical pay…

Engine emissions are a critical concern in the heavy-duty trucking sector, particularly with upcoming regulations such as EPA GHG ’27, which mandates an 80% reduction in NOx emissions. Despite potential political changes that could alter compliance timelines, fleets need to start adapting now for these inevitable shifts. Effective maintenance of aftertreatment systems—especially the diesel particulate filter—can aid fleet managers in maximizing vehicle availability and complying with new regulations. Proactive vs. Reactive Truck Aftertreatment Maintenance JT Roberson, strategic sales manager at Ceramex, outlines two distinct approaches to DPF and aftertreatment maintenance among fleet operators: Reactive aftertreatment maintenance: Fleets adopting this method…