Laws & Regulations
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week seeks to close a loophole allowing drivers present in the U.S. illegally to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). On May 1, 2026, Reps. Dave Taylor...
New York State Police (NYSP) and other agencies will partner for a traffic patrol targeting license plate fraud and dangerous driving behaviors. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the "Operation Plate Check" enforcement detail will take place...
Trucker ordered to pay $271K for DUI crash on West Virginia Turnpike that polluted creek
A truck driver was ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a 2022 crash on the West Virginia Turnpike that spilled hazardous...
Trucker accused of evading nearly $22,000 in Ohio Turnpike tolls indicted for Grand Theft
A truck driver is facing more than a year in prison and the forfeiture of his semi truck after he was accused of racking...
USDOT highlights efforts to ‘clean up the trucking industry’ over the past year
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is calling attention to the efforts made over the past year to transform the trucking industry by increasing...
Mexican truck driver’s B1/B2 visa revoked for illegal cabotage, Border Patrol says
A commercial vehicle driver's visa was revoked after it was discovered that that he was engaged in prohibited cabotage, U.S. Border Patrol said. On...
CHP says truck driver showed ‘little concern’ about missing set of wheels
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) placed a commercial vehicle out-of-service after troopers were called to investigate "an unusual and potentially hazardous issue." CHP's Castaic Division...
Post-crash inspection shows multiple violations on semi truck that lost braking capability on New York roadway
The New York State Police (NYSP) found several serious issues during a post-crash inspection on a semi truck that experienced brake failure. Troopers say...
CVSA’s July blitz to target ‘reckless, careless, and dangerous’ motorists and commercial vehicle drivers
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement detail will focus reckless passenger and commercial vehicle drivers. Operation Safe Driver Week 2026...
Indiana trooper ‘wolfpack’ patrol targets unsafe commercial vehicle drivers on I-65
Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers went on the hunt for unsafe commercial vehicle operators during a recent "wolfpack" patrol on I-65. The patrol took place...
California’s new AV rules give police power to cite driverless vehicles for moving violations, self-driving big rigs allowed
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the adoption of several significant new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations. On April 28, 2026, the California...
Iowa troopers find ‘eye-opening’ equipment violations during commercial vehicle inspections
Iowa troopers are asking truckers to be proactive about repairs after spotting several severe equipment defects during recent commercial vehicle inspections. On April 28,...
FMCSA urges trucking industry to prep for Motus registration system rollout by May 14 deadline
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) asked carriers to act now to get ready for the launch of a new online registration system...
CHP’s commercial vehicle troopers call out driver for ‘loose cargo and no tiedowns’
California Highway Patrol (CHP) troopers are asking drivers to secure their loads after recently encountering a potentially dangerous haul. On April 27, troopers with...