The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 20 finalized what it called “the strongest-ever national clean air standards to cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks beginning with model year 2027.” The new rule establishes revised emission standards for oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from medium- and heavy-duty on-highway engines. EPA said the new regulations […]
With the recent events of COVID19 Pacific Trux has taken safety measures recommended by the CDC to ensure employee and customer safety during this challenging time. We are currently in the office and working hard to keep up with lenders, suppliers and industry professionals to insure that we can meet our customer demands. Thank you […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published in the Federal Register the waiver the Truck Renting and Leasing Association requested for short-term rental trucks. This 90-day waiver from the electronic logging device mandate runs from Jan. 19, 2018, until April 19, 2018. While TRALA was told by the agency Dec. 12 that this waiver was […]
With the official launch of Uber Freight, an app that matches trucking companies with loads to haul, Uber is looking to transform the world of freight transport much as it has changed the world of taxis with its ride-sharing app. After years of other companies trying to offer what are often nicknamed “Uber for trucking” […]