Laws & Regulations
Two men involved in Florida highway protest charged under new anti-riot law
Two men accused of attempting to block a busy exit ramp in Tampa, Florida, are now facing charges under a new anti-riot law. On...
Minneapolis approves controversial truck parking ban with amendments
On Wednesday, the Minneapolis City Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee approved a citywide semi truck parking ban that includes amendments that would seek to provide truck parking opportunities.
‘Badge on Board’ special enforcement operation puts Nevada troopers in trucks
This week, the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) will be conducting a special "trooper in a truck" enforcement detail.
Weapon charges against trucker who ‘didn’t know he was breaking any laws’ reduced
Weapons charges against a truck driver arrested in Michigan last year have been reduced due to confusion over variations in gun laws state-to-state. Trucker Gary...
FMCSA orders two truck drivers off the road for multiple violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently declared two truck drivers to be imminent hazards to public safety after substance use violations were discovered.
‘Ghost truck’ detail to help police target unsafe driving around semi trucks
This week, the Indiana State Police (ISP) are gearing up for a major enforcement effort designed to catch those who are distracted behind the wheel or driving aggressively near commercial motor vehicles.
Sensors decide who gets pulled for inspection at these SD Ports of Entry
Special sensors embedded into the roadway just outside of the South Dakota Port of Entry are saving both truckers and highway officials time and...
Widow sues TXDOT and truckers over fatal 133 vehicle pileup in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth woman has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), trucking companies, and several other companies and agencies following...
Years-long debate over potential Minneapolis truck parking ban continues
A proposed Minneapolis truck parking ban is heading back to committee for debate yet again, prolonging an already years-long debate over what exactly the...
City Council considers doubling fines for truck route violations
A city in Kansas is considering doubling fines for any semi truck that strays from truck routes. The Gardner, Kansas City Council is reviewing an...
Arkansas officials pursuing safe truck parking in wake of pandemic, Memphis bridge closure
Arkansas state officials and trucking agencies are working together to address a longstanding truck parking issue further exacerbated by the COVID19 pandemic and the...
Connecticut governor signs controversial truck miles tax into law
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law a provision that will saddle the trucking industry with a tax for miles driven within the state as a means of generating revenue for infrastructure improvements.