Tag: Ray LaHood

Trucking company in 144 vehicle pile up asking for reversal of $44.1M lawsuit judgement against them

Trucking NewsDecember 17, 2025

A trucking company involved in a 144 vehicle pile up years ago is asking for the reversal of a $44.1M lawsuit judgement against them. The February 2021 pile up crash happened on I-35 in Dallas County, Texas...

Indiana trooper has commercial vehicle towed after finding 17 violations during inspection

Laws & RegulationsDecember 17, 2025

A commercial vehicle was towed on Wednesday after an Indiana State Police (ISP) trooper uncovered a large number of safety issues during an inspection. On December 17, 2025, ISP Trooper Angermeier stopped and inspected a commercial...

Maine Stiffens Penalties for Distracted Driving

InfographicsMay 1, 2012

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

LaHood Calls for Ban on Cell Phone Use For All Drivers

InfographicsApril 28, 2012

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood called for a federal ban on cell phone use while driving, but others in the industry disagree with him. What do you think? Also, take a look at state-by-state cell phone laws.

$109 Billion Transportation Bill Still Being Debated

Trucking NewsMarch 9, 2012

If Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the new Surface Transportation Bill by March 31st, job losses could be devastating.

DOT Secretary Ray LaHood’s Son Sam Detained in Egypt

Trucking NewsJanuary 27, 2012

Sam LaHood of the International Republican Institute, a pro-democracy group stationed in Egypt and son of Dept. of Transportation Ray LaHood, has been detained and prevented from leaving the country.