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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 28, 2020

California's New Low-NOx Rules Concern Truck, Engine Makers

The California Air Resources Board approved sweeping new emissions regulations affecting heavy-duty trucks sold in the state. Truck and engine makers decried the new rule.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2020

McLane Deploys Electric Terminal Trucks to Reduce Emissions

The McLane Company Inc. recently deployed Orange EV T-Series electric terminal trucks to its McLane Foodservice distribution center in Riverside, California.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2020

EV Study: Phase in Charging Sites Along I-5

Results of a study by electric utilities in Washington, Oregon, and California call for the installation of charging sites along the I-5 for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks to reduce pollution caused by freight transport along the Pacific Coast.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2020

LA, LB Ports: Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Trucks Ready for Drayage Operations

Near-zero-emission natural gas trucks have been deemed feasible for drayage operations by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. A May 2020 addendum to their Feasibility Assessment for Drayage Trucks upgraded currently available trucks to the highest technology readiness level.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Pennsylvania, California Tighten COVID-19 Restrictions

Pennsylvania and California issued stricter orders to residents and businesses to try to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. What does that mean for trucking and other commercial transportation?

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NewsMarch 4, 2020

Trucking Prepares as First Effects of Coronavirus Hit Port Trucking Hardest

Thus far, the novel Coronavirus is mostly affecting fleet operators operating out of West Coast ports. But the remainder of the industry — and continent — is watching unfolding events carefully.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2020

Southern California Gas to Deploy 30 Ultra-Low Emissions Trucks

Southern California Gas and Western Milling unveiled the first of a planned 30 new ultra-low emissions trucks the company will deploy at its operations in Goshen, California.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 16, 2020

Judge: California Can't Enforce AB5 Against Trucking

A U.S. Southern District Court on Jan. 16 granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting California state officials from enforcing a controversial new law against motor carriers that makes it virtually impossible to contract with owner-operators in the state.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 13, 2020

Judge Extends Restraining Order Keeping California from Enforcing AB5 in Trucking

Trucking companies using owner-operators in California can breathe a sigh of relief for now, as a judge has extended a temporary restraining order keeping officials from enforcing the onerous terms of its AB5 independent contractor law against motor carriers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2020

Werner to Put Electric Class 8 Truck Through its Paces

Werner Enterprises announced a pilot program to evaluate an electric-powered truck in year-long stint in southern California.

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