Laws & Regulations
New York DOT highlights use of ‘thermal drone technology’ on commercial vehicles during driver blitz
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is using advanced drone technology to aid in spotting commercial vehicle equipment issues during Operation Safe Driver Week. On July 15, NYSDOT announced the agency's participation in the...
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) discovered several serious violations on a commercial vehicle traveling on I-5. According to a July 15 statement from the WSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau, a pickup with an attached trailer "was...
Driver tried to switch seats during commercial vehicle traffic stop that yielded 15 charges, police say
More than a dozen charges were issued following a recent commercial vehicle traffic stop in Ontario. The traffic stop occurred on Sunday, July 13,...
FMCSA to temporarily allow commercial drivers to use paper medical examiner certificates amid transition to electronic system
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced temporary regulatory relief amid the transition to a new electronic transmission process for commercial vehicle driver...
Texas troopers inspect 42 commercial vehicles, find 162 violations, during single day operation
Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) troopers found dozens of violations during a recent commercial vehicle inspection detail in Denton County. On July 10,...
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week blitz underway all across North America
Driver should expect to see an increased law enforcement presence as the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week campaign kicks off...
Trucks taken out-of-service as cops get a jump on CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week with early crackdown
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...
Bill would allow positive hair drug tests to be entered into FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
An Arkansas Congressman introduced legislation that would allow positive drug screenings obtained through hair testing to be entered into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
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....