Tag: Regulation

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters formally endorses the Highway Transportation Bill its requirement of electronic onboard recorders. Read OOIDA's response.

Check out some of the laws you won't believe have ever been passed.

A driver is ordered to break the hours of service law by his employer. The driver refuses and is fired, but OSHA helped the man fight back against the company. What happened to the driver?

Several New Jersey Congressmen asked the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to delay a second round of toll hikes scheduled for December.

The FMCSA is cracking down on reincarnated carriers with new regulations. Find out how they plan to shut down the fly-by-night companies.

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

Mexican authorities say a cross-border trucker has been detained on charges of transporting unauthorized ammunition. His carrier company and officials at the ATF claim it's a mistake and he should be released immediately.

New legislation proposed in California would be good for truckers. What does it mean for you?

How much does a truck weigh? How far does a Class 8 tractor go? This infographic gives you an idea.

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.

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

The FMCSA is backpedling on an announcement made on Friday about sleep apnea guidelines. What doe it mean for you?