Laws & Regulations
A van equipped with the technology to quickly scan commercial vehicles has been deployed in southern Nevada. The Nevada Highway Patrol has deployed a van equipped with license plate scanners and thermal imaging technology at an inspection...
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is calling for more truck drivers to submit comments regarding the proposed rulemaking for broker transparency. As of 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16th, more than 1,200 comments had been submitted in...
Nearly 65k MORE foreign truck driver visas made available to trucking companies for 2025
The United States government has nearly double the number of visas that allow certain trucking companies to hire foreign truck drivers. The Department of Homeland...
Workers comp revoked for UPS driver who drunkenly crashed into guardrail
A judge has ruled a truck driver ineligible for workers compensation following a drunken crash back in 2021. Truck driver Timothy Willis crashed his UPS...
FMCSA proposes HM endorsement exemption for agricultural jet fuel haulers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed an exemption that would affect some truck drivers and trucking companies in the agricultural sector. The National...
CDOT expanding Express Lane camera usage to crack down on drivers ‘weaving’ across lanes
The Colorado Department of Transportation is expanding their camera system to catch drivers who “weave” between regular and Express Lanes. A system of cameras and...
Driver arrested after police catch him trying to repair air brakes with only zip ties
Police in Ontario took a truck driver into custody after his truck stalled in an intersection, leading to an alarming discovery. The incident happened on...
Lawsuit aimed at manufacturers like Volvo, Paccar, alleges plot to force EV transition
Nebraska’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against multiple commercial vehicle manufacturers for an alleged plot to force consumers into transitioning to electric trucks. The...
Over 100 tickets issued yesterday to semi drivers on non-truck routes at Tennessee/North Carolina border
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is warning truckers that they will face a citation if they're caught using non-truck routes at the...
City bus drivers seeking FMCSA exemption from ‘under-the-hood’ requirements
The American Public Transportation Association has requested an exemption for ‘under-the-hood’ requirements for public transportation bus drivers. The APTA filed for a five year exemption...
Researchers: CDL/CLP downgrades that threaten 177K drivers to push rates higher, increase highway safety
This week, ACT Research released a report suggesting that November's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) downgrades will...
First snow on Donner Pass prompts mandatory brake checks
Semi trucks passing through Donner Pass were required to stop for a brake check on Interstate 80 during the area’s first snow on Thursday. The...
Truckers are voting for Trump for 4 reasons, says trucking co. owner who claimed “no police, no delivery” during COVID
A trucking company owner who appears as a frequent guest on Fox News claims that truckers are largely supporting Trump, mostly due to concerns...
Parked big rigs blocking paving efforts lead to truck parking ban in NJ
Tractor trailers parked along two streets in New Jersey during construction efforts prompted a proposed ban on truck parking in the area this week. The...