Trucking titans file suit against CARB and California Gov. Gavin Newsom

U.S. FTC Drops Antitrust Investigation Against Volvo, Daimler After Truckmakers Commit to Not Enforce California Emissions Reduction Agreement

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has closed an investigation into truck and engine manufacturers including Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, International Motors, and PACCAR, after receiving commitments from the companies that they will not enforce an agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the heavy-duty trucking sector. The truck and engine companies also launche…

Trucking titans file suit against CARB and California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Four major trucking manufacturers including, Daimler Truck, Volvo, Paccar and International are filing suit against the Clean Truck Partnership (CTP) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. According to a Sunrise Project media release, the agreement with the California Air Resources Board aims to secure the future of the trucking industry by increasing the number of clean, high-tech trucks and helping businesses avoid high diesel prices. Lawsuit Basis…