Tag: Legal

CSA score violations can be devastating to a truck driver's career. Fighting a bogus violation is tough - how did you do it?

A Truck Driver caught up in an International scrap may soon be found not guilty of arms and ammo trafficking. Powerful Mexican authority officials have corroborated his story about an unfortunate wrong turn near the border.

Paul Taylor is a trucking advocate and lawyer who travels the country with a presentation that every trucker should see - it's called "What Every Truck Driver Should Know." It explains how truckers can protect themselves using the Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA). Watch now!

Maine's governor Paul LePage decided to boost fines related to distracted driving, texting and phone use in cars and trucks.

Some Las Cruces residents are fired-up about the city's new plan to collect fines due for tickets, but will they have the water to put out the fire?

"Jessica's Law" has gone into effect in New Jersey. It aims to curb aggressive behavior on highways, which is an immediate concern of many truckers.

Missouri Senate Bill 752 appears to lack enough support to pass committee. I-70 continues to degrade without funding. What are the options?

A new law handed down by the California Supreme Court this week puts truck drivers at odds with employers and other labor groups. What happened?

An authorized bill from lawmakers reveals Arizona's plan to construct new toll roads with the help of private companies.

Legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on truck and trailer purchases and replace it with an increase in the diesel fuel tax has been introduced. Is this more fair to truckers or fleets?

More tolls and fees could be in store for truckers if Pennsylvania passes a bill to privatize all roads and bridges in 2012.

Citing the results of a new study in conjunction with some previous European surveys, the FMCSA feels that truck safety can get even better by installing speed limiters.