Trucking Regulations - General
U.S. Regulations
Below is a listing of general or non-specific regulations that are approved or pending, as well as their potential impact on the market.
| Regulation | Agency | Introduced | Status | Impact | Millestones | Next Steps | Proposed Implementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka INVEST in America | House of Representatives | Jun'20 | In place | Infrastructure investment Highways, adv clear transport efforts, delay HOS final rule, incr $750k insurance to $2m; includes $7.5B for clean school buses, ferries; $7.5B for EV charging; $110B for roads, bridges; $17B for port infrastructure; $65B for power infrastructure | Passed Committee on 35-35 strict party line vote 7/1/21. Passed in Senate 8/10.21. House resolves differences and passes 11/8/21. Signed by President 11/15/21. | Implementation of Public Law - 117-58 | Ongoing |
| Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2022 | House of Representatives | Jun'22 | Introduced | FET repeat | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | Committee hearings | TBD |
| Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 | Senate | Jul'22 | In place | Incentives for clean energy; Extends tax credit for bio- and renewable diesel; alt-fuel credits; 30% tax credit for CEVs (capped at $40k); Grants for states/municipalities/tribes/schools in air quality non-attainment zones to replace existing vehicles with ZEVs | Signed into law 8/16/22 | Implementation | Ongoing |
| Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act | House of Representatives | Sep'22 | Introduced | To support research, development, demonstration, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology | Committee hearing | TBD |
| Hydrogen for Trucks Act of 2023 | Senate | Mar'23 | Introduced | Provide grants to eligible entities to assist in funding capital projects to purchase HD FCEVs and related equipment | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology | Committee hearing | TBD |
| Railway Safety Act of 2023 | Senate | Mar'23 | Introduced | Strengthens safety requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials; increase fines for safety violations | Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; committee approved - to be considered by full Senate |