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The Daily Dash: Trailer emissions regs delayed; TuSimple adds ex-FMCSA acting administrator

A U.S. Court of Appeals has put on hold compliance with new emissions regulations for trailers. The rules were scheduled to go into effect in January.

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, trailer manufacturers won a key court battle this week that will delay emissions compliance regulations that could have added thousands to the cost of a new trailer. Plus, TuSimple adds a legal heavyweight to its executive team, and between barbs Trump and Biden managed to discuss electric vehicles.

Trailer manufacturers get a reprieve

A U.S. Court of Appeals has put on hold compliance with new emissions regulations for trailers. The rules were scheduled to go into effect in January.

John Gallagher has the details: Court halts NHTSA rule compliance for trailer manufacturers

Legal heavyweight

A former acting administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has joined autonomous vehicle startup TuSimple as chief legal and risk officer.


Linda Baker reveals who has made the jump: TuSimple names former FMCSA administrator as chief legal and risk officer

Trump, Biden spar over electric vehicles

While the first presidential debate Tuesday night had plenty of fireworks, the two candidates did manage to sneak in some policy points. One area they addressed was climate change and electric vehicles.

John Gallagher has more on the candidates’ stances: Trump and Biden clash over fuel emissions, electric vehicles in first debate

Attorney caught in political debate

The nomination of trucking-focused attorney Brenda Saiz to the federal judiciary in New Mexico is in jeopardy as the political rhetoric heats up ahead of the confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett.


John Kingston has the story on why Saiz’s nomination is being blocked: Nomination of trucking-focused attorney to New Mexico federal bench in peril

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Did you miss this?

FreightWaves’ Future of Logistics Real Estate Summit took place on Tuesday, with sessions on robotics warehouse automation, supply chains and more.

FreightWaves’ editorial staff has the coverage: Future of Logistics Real Estate Summit

Hammer down, everyone,

Brian Straight

Managing Editor

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Brian Straight

Brian Straight leads FreightWaves' Modern Shipper brand as Managing Editor. A journalism graduate of the University of Rhode Island, he has covered everything from a presidential election, to professional sports and Little League baseball, and for more than 10 years has covered trucking and logistics. Before joining FreightWaves, he was previously responsible for the editorial quality and production of Fleet Owner magazine and fleetowner.com. Brian lives in Connecticut with his wife and two kids and spends his time coaching his son’s baseball team, golfing with his daughter, and pursuing his never-ending quest to become a professional bowler. You can reach him at bstraight@freightwaves.com.