Laws & Regulations
Bill seeks to protect trucking companies by making it a federal crime to intentionally stage a crash
New legislation introduced on Tuesday aims to crack down on staged accidents that target trucking companies. The Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act was introduced on April 8 by Representatives Mike Collins and Brandon Gill in response to...
Canadian police found a large number of safety violations during a traffic stop on a pickup truck hauling a loaded trailer. On April 4, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - West Region took to social media to...
U.S. DOT is looking for transportation regulations to eliminate — and they need your help
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is asking for public help in identifying regulations that could be repealed without threatening highway safety. In a...
Supreme Court sides with trucker fired for failed drug test after consuming CBD
The Supreme court has ruled in favor of a truck driver fired for a failed drug test after consuming a CBD product. The Supreme Court...
Bill to guarantee truckers access to bathrooms during deliveries and pickups reintroduced in House
Lawmakers have reintroduced "common sense" legislation to provide truckers with access to restrooms at shipper and receiver facilities. On April 1, 2025, Reps. Troy...
Wife of O/Op killed in wreck with deported driver has “mixed emotions” about him being forced out of the country
The 17th deportation of the truck driver in the fatal Colorado crash that killed an owner operator has brought about “mixed emotions” for the deceased...
FMCSA plans to stop issuing MC numbers as new registration system launches in 2025
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has plans to phase out Motor Carrier (MC) numbers when it launches a new registration system later...
“Long time coming” – Vail passes $2,650 fine for unchained truckers that spin out on I-70
The city of Vail has voted in an ordinance that will charge truckers more than $2,600 in fines if they spin out on Interstate...
Lawmakers in Texas are trying to make it harder to sue trucking companies
Two bills that could make it harder to bring large lawsuits against trucking companies have been introduced by lawmakers in Texas this month. According to...
There is officially no more overnight truck parking allowed in San Antonio
The city of San Antonio has officially approved an amendment to the city's code that will restrict semi truck parking within city limits. The attempt...
Shopowner at the Canada/US border says tariff uncertainty has caused “virtually an elimination” of semi trucks heading south
The owner of a duty free shop at the US/Canada border says that the number of trucks heading into the United States has dropped...
Arkansas bill bans non-citizens from operating a commercial vehicle without a U.S.-issued CDL and English language proficiency
A bill recently introduced in Arkansas would crack down on non-citizens working as commercial truck drivers as well as the carriers that employ them. On...
“Freedom Convoy” organizer sentenced to house arrest after time in jail
One organizer of Canada’s 2022 “Freedom Convoy” has been sentenced to house arrest after spending time in jail. 47-year-old Pat King was convicted of five...
HOS rules waived for “emergency road salt” deliveries in New York state
The Governor of New York has issued an executive order suspending Hours of Service rules for truck drivers delivering road salt ahead of very...