Laws & Regulations

Proposed $15 Alabama truck toll is excessive, based on old data, industry experts argue

Truckers and industry experts are reeling over the recently proposed truck-only tolls aimed at financing a truck-only bridge - pointing out that the proposed...

More than 300 trucks inspected during Georgia blitz

This week, law enforcement in Georgia conducted a major commercial motor vehicle crackdown in response to an uptick in crashes.

Tesla encouraging review of regulations barring their new rig from Australian roads

A document published this month reveals that Tesla is looking to change size regulations that would bar Tesla semi trucks from hitting Australian roads.  According...

Nebraska troopers call out trucker for failure to remove 15K lbs. of snow from trailer

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) recently issued a call for truckers to remove snow from their vehicles after catching one driver with a large amount of snow topping his trailer after a storm.

Traveling through these states?- List shows where mask mandates are still in place

As states continue to lift their mask mandates, it can be hard to keep track of where you are still required to wear a...

Senator introduces bill to relax HOS requirements for ag & livestock haulers

Lawmakers are considering a bill meant to ease regulatory requirements for truck drivers who are hauling agricultural products and livestock.

Tennessee bill would impose a lifetime CDL ban for people convicted of sex trafficking

Tennessee lawmakers have introduced new legislation to implement a permanent CDL ban for convicted sex trafficking offenders.

FMCSA orders California truck driver out of service following crashing into home that killed one

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared a California-based truck driver an imminent hazard to public safety following a fatal crash into a home.

FMCSA puts the brakes on Alabama carrier and driver for a slew of safety violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared an Alabama tow company and driver to be an imminent hazard to public safety.

Truck driver out of service after marijuana odor led to discovery of illicit substances during roadside inspection

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered a Minnesota-based truck driver off the road for drug violations and defying a previous out of service order.

Lawmakers renew push to allow teen truckers to operate interstate

This week, several U.S. Senators reintroduced controversial legislation that would allow CDL holders who are under 21 years of age to operate interstate.

FMCSA orders Ohio truck driver off the road after he drove 2 miles the wrong way & caused a fatal crash

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared an Ohio-based truck driver to be an imminent hazard to public safety after a fatal crash and DUI charges.

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