Tag: California

California to receive $152 million for road safety improvements

51 projects in the state will benefit from this funding aiming to improve road safety The state of California will receive more than $152 million through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. In a recent press release, California Senator Alex Padilla revealed that 51 projects in the state will benefit from […]

California drives forward: new draft proposal for heavy autonomous trucks

This measure is designed to optimize delivery efficiency and improve logistics on California’s road network Last Friday, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released a draft proposal that will define the regulations for operating heavy autonomous trucks, those exceeding 10,001 pounds. This draft is the result of an extensive consultation process carried out over […]

California Trucking Association withdraws from AB5 legal battle

The CTA’s decision comes after a federal district court rejected a new request from the association After a long legal battle against AB5, the California Trucking Association (CTA) has decided to withdraw from this controversy in the transportation sector. The AB5 law, which came into effect in 2020, aimed to change the classification of workers […]

Advanced Clean Fleets: California’s green ambitions face heat

Republican legislators in California have requested to pause the implementation of the state’s Advanced Clean Fleets In response to two fire-related accidents caused by ion batteries in trucks, which resulted in severe traffic disruptions, a coalition of Republican legislators in California has requested Governor Gavin Newsom to pause the implementation of the state’s Advanced Clean […]

New California law offers major change in vehicle theft prosecution

The new law aims to tackle the growing concern over attacks on truckers and their trucks A new legislation in California promises to transform the way vehicle burglaries, both passenger and commercial, are addressed, simplifying the process of prosecuting these crimes. The new law, supported by the Independent Drivers Owners-Operators Association, aims to tackle the […]

California Senate to vote on bill increasing weight limits for zero-emission trucks

The California Senate may soon vote on a bill that would clarify the maximum gross weight limit The California State Assembly is about to approve a bill that sets weight limits for trucks powered by natural gas and electric batteries. Previously, adjustments have been made to weight limits for these vehicles: in 2015, a federal […]

California autonomous vehicle regulations: balancing safety and innovation

Organizations such as the OOIDA recognize the advancement of this technology but warn about the challenges In California, legislative efforts addressing concerns about autonomous trucks and vehicles continue in the Senate. Among these is the latest bill that bans the use of autonomous vehicles weighing at least 10,001 pounds for testing, cargo transportation, or passenger […]

In brief: California, Texas and Florida in the transportation industry

California’s new gas reserve plan, Texas introduces QR code for trucks, and Florida’s fuel price drop California: Newsom unveils plan to prevent gas price increases On August 15, California Governor Gavin Newsom presented an innovative plan to require oil refineries to maintain a minimum fuel reserve. This measure aims to prevent supply shortages, which Newsom […]

California tops the list for highest fuel taxes in the U.S.

A Tax Foundation’s analysis revealed a list of states and their fuel taxes California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania lead as the states with the highest diesel and gasoline taxes, according to a new fuel analysis by the Tax Foundation. The study, published on August 6, evaluated state fuel tax rates as of January 2024. In 2024, […]

Advanced speed assistance technology to cut traffic accidents in California

California has taken a significant step toward reducing traffic fatalities by mandating speed assistance technology in all new cars and trucks A new bill in California has taken a significant step toward implementation, aiming to reduce traffic fatalities by mandating speed assistance technology in all new cars and trucks sold in the state. On August […]