by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 14, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
A recent proposal on regulatory mandates could result in the EPA ending DEF derates for carriers. On July 9, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed reversing parts of its 2023 heavy-duty nitrogen oxide regulations. A major part of the proposal is the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 10, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Drayage, Freight
Despite the ending of the ACF rule, a long-term plan has the Port of LA pushing for ZEV transitioning. The transition to ZEVs (Zero-Emission Vehicles) has been marked by regulatory uncertainty for the port over the last few years. On April 28, 2023, California...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 6, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
A vote from House representatives has resulted in President Trump revoking EPA waivers for California trucking. On April 30, two emission-related trucking waivers granted by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) were revoked by the House. The first one was a House...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 18, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
Reviews by the EPA (Environmental Protection Administration) are resulting in President Trump ending emission rules set by the Biden-Harris administration. Announced by Biden’s EPA on March 29th, 2024, the emission standards would have made a portion of heavy-duty...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jan 21, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Trucking and Supply Chain
A denial of pending waivers days before President Trump enters office has resulted in California dropping the ACF rule. On January 13th, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) notified the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw the regulation. The...
