Laws & Regulations
Canadian police are already cracking down on commercial vehicle drivers ahead of a major driver-focused blitz that starts this weekend. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement detail is taking place Sunday, July 13, through Saturday,...
An Arkansas Congressman introduced legislation that would allow positive drug screenings obtained through hair testing to be entered into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) online drug and alcohol database. On July 10, Rep. Eric A....
Colorado police say four hour commercial vehicle operation netted 60 violations, two arrests
A recent commercial vehicle enforcement detail in Weld County, Colorado, uncovered dozens of safety violations, police say. According to a July 10 statement from...
CHP reminds drivers to obey big rig ban on Oakland interstate
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding truckers to steer clear of a portion of I-580 in Oakland under long-standing state law. On July...
Bill seeks to create 30% per tire tax credit for fleets that purchase tires retreaded in the U.S.
Lawmakers have introduced a bill intended to support domestic manufacturing by creating a tax credit to incentivize the purchase of American retreaded tires. The...
FMCSA issues exemptions for drivers involved in Texas flood relief efforts
The FMCSA has issued exemptions for truck drivers involved in Texas flood relief efforts for the next month. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued...
Over 80 Pennsylvania police departments targeting heavy truck violations and aggressive driving during multi-week ‘enforcement wave’
Dozens of Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies are partnering for a multiple week driver enforcement effort taking place in the southeastern part of the state...
Truck driver out-of-service after watching YouTube on I-10, Arizona troopers say
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol put the brakes on a commercial truck and driver for distracted driving and other violations....
U.S. DOT boss highlights ‘Trump’s plan to put truckers first’ in Op-Ed
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy detailed a variety of plans and policies in the works to support the men and women of the trucking...
Nationwide CVSA commercial vehicle driver crackdown is just days away
Law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, are gearing up for a weeklong enforcement effort targeting unsafe commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle...
Passage of tax reform bill provides stability for truckers but fails to address overtime issues, industry says
The passage of a substantial tax reform bill will provide tax stability for truckers but fails to offer help with issues surrounding their overtime...
Iowa troopers issue out-of-service order for lack of load securement during skid loader haul
Iowa state troopers recently took a heavy equipment hauler off the road for load securement issues. On July 1, 2025, the Iowa State Patrol...
Forty truckers now OOS for lack of English proficiency since enforcement began last week, Mexican officials say
Forty truckers from Mexico have been placed out of service since enforcement of English proficiency standards began last week, Mexican trucking officials say. The Executive...
CHP issues ‘friendly reminder’ for truckers about grouped axle weight violations
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is asking the trucking community to hit the CAT Scale to ensure weight compliance. In a July 1 social...