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Net-Zero Carbon recap: Impacts of regulations on trucking
The new president of the Truckload Carriers Association talks with an expert at FreightWaves about how environmental regulations and switching technologies impact the industry.
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Viewpoint: NLRB sets its sights on independent contractor misclassification
A new complaint filed by NLRB could serve as a focal point in a revision of independent contractor rules.
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Breaking through barriers: Getting electric trucks on the road will require a team effort
While hydrogen fuel cells offer a promising alternative to ozone-threatening diesel engines, creating an electric-friendly infrastructure will require dedication from government regulators, equipment manufacturers and…
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Zero-emission vehicle regulations on the rise, strong partnerships help fleets get ahead
The current regulatory environment can be opaque and confusing, with each state left to create — or not — its own rules surrounding EVs. So…
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Viewpoint: Supervisor’s willful violation does not absolve company from fine
A recent court decision serves as notice to all employers that OSHA violations, even when wrongfully and willfully encouraged by a supervisor, can still result…
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5 red flags that can trigger an IFTA audit
Carriers must pay fuel taxes to states they travel through, but the process can be complicated and time-consuming due to the various jurisdictions. Even a…
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World Shipping Council identifies 6 key elements to decarbonize shipping
A carbon price is an “essential element in any decarbonization plan,” John Butler, president and CEO of WSC, said during a press conference Thursday.
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Biden’s OSHA vaccination mandate explained
While a federal appeals court has halted enforcement of the Biden administration’s COVID vaccine mandate, companies should familiarize themselves with the requirements regardless.
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Loaded and Rolling: Infrastructure bill, autonomous freight, sluggish November freight volumes
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Infrastructure bill and trucking impact On Nov. 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act…
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