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Congress Pushing To Repeal The FET
A bipartisan push in Congress is gaining steam to repeal the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) — a levy first introduced in 1917, This is the highest product tax Congress has ever imposed.
Port Of LA Pushing For ZEV
Even with the ACF rule now revoked, the Port of Los Angeles isn’t backing down. The port is forging ahead with its long-term plan to transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)—despite years of regulatory twists and political pushback.
FMCSA Unveiling Rule Changes
🚛📋 Big Changes Coming for Trucking Regulations! The FMCSA has just dropped 18 proposed rule changes. Aimed at simplifying compliance for truckers and carriers, the DOT’s latest move is stirring up reactions across the domestic shipping world.
What Is AB5 In Trucking
What is AB5, and why has it shaken the trucking world? 🚛💼 AB5, or Assembly Bill 5, is a California law aimed at preventing the misclassification of workers as independent contractors. It took effect in 2020 but is still making waves in the industry today.
Tariff Cuts Affecting Trucking
Tariff tensions are cooling — at least for now. On May 12, the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day reduction in tariffs, with the U.S. slashing rates from 145% to 30% and China dropping theirs from 125% to 10%.
Trump Enforcing English In Trucking
On April 28, President Trump signed a bold new executive order titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers.” This mandate enforces English proficiency as a requirement for all U.S. truckers.