Tyson Fisher

1 week ago | landline.media | Tyson Fisher

After failing to get federal approval and amid a legal battle with a coalition of Republican-led states, the California Air Resources Board has agreed to repeal a regulation that would have forced fleets to transition to electric trucks. In a court filing in two cases, CARB agreed to begin the process of officially terminating Advanced Clean Fleets rules.

1 week ago | landline.media | Tyson Fisher

The Department of Labor has issued new guidance on how to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor as the agency considers rescinding a 2024 rule. On Thursday, May 1, the department’s Wage and Hour Division informed staff that it will no longer apply the 2024 independent contractor rule when enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act during investigations.

1 week ago | landline.media | Tyson Fisher

A trade war with China and pending tariffs drove businesses to continue frontloading inventories, creating more trucking jobs in April, albeit temporarily. According to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1,000 truck driver jobs were added to the economy in April. This was the fourth monthly increase in the past six months, which was preceded by a nearly one-year downward spiral.

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Tyson Fisher

Congress is one step closer to repealing California’s clean truck rules, including Advanced Clean Trucks, but a few obstacles lie ahead. On Wednesday, April 30, the House passed Congressional Review Act joint resolutions to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of two California clean truck rules. If the resolutions clear the Senate, it could spell the end for Advanced Clean Trucks and the heavy-duty “Omnibus” regulations.

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Tyson Fisher

For nearly 10 years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has loosened English-proficiency requirements for truck drivers. President Donald Trump is going back to tightening those reins. On Monday, April 28, Trump is expected to sign an executive order that rescinds FMCSA guidance dealing with English-proficiency requirements for truck drivers, Breitbart is reporting.