Laws & Regulations
Lawmakers introduce bill to require speed limiters on semi trucks
On Tuesday, lawmakers introduced legislation in the House pushing for speed limiters on heavy duty trucks.
Proposed highway bill “considers weeds a bigger priority than truckers,” decry industry experts
A recently introduced highway bill proposal has left industry experts disappointed in its failure to address the need for more truck parking. The Senate Environment...
OOIDA tells truckers to take action against 556% insurance hike
On Monday, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) put out a call for truckers to take a stand against pending legislation that would dramatically increase minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers.
Feds to study use of cameras instead of traditional rearview mirrors for truckers and motorists
Federal transportation agencies announced plans to pay truck drivers and motorists who participate in a study looking at the use of camera systems in place of traditional rearview mirrors.
Senator’s suggested 25 cent per mile truck-only tax called ‘an assault on the trucking industry’
Members of the trucking industry are have spoken out against a Texas Senator's suggestion to impose a hefty vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax on commercial vehicles.
Senators introduce concealed carry bill that would make it easier for OTR truckers to defend themselves
A group of Republican Senators recently introduced concealed carry reciprocity legislation that could make it easier for OTR drivers to defend themselves.
Bill to study changes in highway use introduced for first time in 25 years
Two U.S. Senators have introduced a bill that would analyze the changes in highway use for the first time in almost a quarter of...
FedEx battles lawsuit over millions of undisclosed miles on resold trucks
A Las Vegas man has filed a lawsuit against one of the nation's largest delivery companies after allegations that company vehicles were being resold...
Trucker who sacrificed his rig to stop a murderer says he won’t see a cent from his insurance company
A truck driver who used his semi truck to stop a fleeing alleged murderer last month says his insurance claim has been denied, leaving...
Controversial trucking-lawsuit bill advances through committee
A new law expected to protect trucking companies from lawsuits but potentially leave individual truckers exposed has advanced through committee this week. The Senate Transportation...
USDOT announces additional help for fuel haulers in 10 states affected by pipeline shutdown
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that 10 states will allow flexibility for overweight trucks to transport fuel on interstates and federal highways following...
First public input meeting set for controversial truck-only toll-bridge project
The first meeting seeking public input regarding a somewhat controversial truck-only toll-bridge has been set in Mobile this week. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,...