Laws & Regulations
On Monday, the White House issued a sweeping new Executive Order (EO) intended to strengthen federal English-language requirements for truck drivers and to crack down on fraudulent commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). On April 28, 2025, President...
A truck driver allegedly fired due to his disability will be paid tens of thousands of dollars as a result of a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). On April 24,...
Officials in California looking to revoke a ban on autonomous semi truck testing
Officials in California are looking to revoke a ban on autonomous semi truck testing within the state. The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced the...
Indiana sheriff warns truckers about tickets after they keep following GPS onto restricted road
Police are writing tickets to truckers in Putnam County, Indiana, for following GPS devices onto a restricted roadway. Twice this month, the Putnam County...
FMCSA says no to high school’s ask for commercial learner’s permits for 17 year olds
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied an age-related regulation exemption request from a high school located in Washington state. In a...
California commercial vehicle checkpoint results in 87 inspections, 65 citations
Multiple law enforcement agencies partnered to man a commercial vehicle checkpoint in Irvine, California, this week. The checkpoint was held on April 22, 2025,...
Investigation launched into national security risk of imported commercial trucks and parts
Federal authorities announced the launch of an investigation into the national security implications of importing medium and heavy-duty trucks and truck parts. In a Notice...
Minimum liability insurance requirements for CMVs may rise to $1.5M in Nevada
Minimum liability insurance requirements in Nevada may double by 2030 according to legislation passed by the state Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 180 would increase...
Oklahoma troopers issue out-of-service order for cracked trailer frame ‘at serious risk of collapse’
Last week, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) commercial vehicle inspection resulted in an out-of-service order after serious damage to the trailer frame was discovered....
NYC ignored deadline to stop congestion pricing despite “terminated approval” by USDOT
New York officials have so far ignored the deadline to stop congestion pricing in New York City, despite “terminated approval” from the US Department...
Metal coil hauling motor carrier granted exemption for single-strap tie down
A trucking company has been granted an exemption by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration allowing them to secure metal coils using a single-strap...
Bill would allow a 10% axle variance for tank trucks hauling dry bulk goods
Lawmakers have introduced legislation that they say would increase the efficiency of the transportation of dry goods by tank trucks. The Vehicle Axle Redistribution...
New Mexico troopers conducted nearly 800 commercial vehicle inspections during five-day detail
The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) division released the results of a major truck blitz that took place in earlier...
Deputies ticketing truckers for bypassing Oregon weigh station
Several truckers who bypassed an Oregon weigh station were ticketed and educated during an enforcement detail in Union County this week. According to the...