US regulators drop plans to cap speeds on heavy trucks

US transportation regulators have withdrawn a proposal that would have required heavy trucks to be equipped with speed limiting devices. This means truck operators will not be forced to cap their vehicles' maximum speed, a rule that had been under consideration for years.

For years, regulators have tried to mandate speed limiters on heavy trucks, citing safety concerns. This withdrawal means that effort has ended, at least for now. Trucking companies and manufacturers will not have to invest in new equipment or enforce new speed limits, which keeps operating costs lower but also means a potential safety measure is off the table.