Make truckers prove passenger authorization documentation: CVSA
by Overdrive Staff CVSA petitions FMCSA to require documentation of passenger authorization In an effort to help roadside inspectors combat human trafficking, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance filed a Petition for Rulemaking with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, asking the agency to require written or electronic documentation of authorization for passengers in a commercial […]
EPA confirms NOx warranty change, intent to ditch derates; U.S. truck fleet expands dramatically and Navistar wins court case against fleet
By Lucas Deal from TPS In this week’s roundup — its finally here. We’ve named the finalists for our Successful Dealer and Trailblazer Award programs. See who’s in the running for those accolades. We also provide more context around the EPA’s recent actions, cite RigDig data showing a huge boom to U.S. truck fleet and touch on a key court victory for Navistar (now […]
New EDA, EquipmentWatch Reports Show Drop in May Equipment Sales, Values
By Don McLoud from Equipment World EDA and EquipmentWatch recently released new reports giving a snapshot of May equipment sales. Here’s a look at both reports by the Fusable companies. (Equipment World is also owned by Fusable.) EDA’s Financing Activity Report “Equipment financing activity moderated in May following a strong increase the previous month,” EDA reports. For new financed construction […]