Laws & Regulations
Traffic study concludes big rigs will be banned from Reeds Gap Road
The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced that tractor trailers will not longer be permitted on the mountainous Reeds Gap Road. Following a push for...
PennDOT says that bad-weather tractor trailer bans are going “relatively well”
In light of the recent snow storms, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has weighed in on the effectiveness of tractor trailer bans, and they say...
Bill would make it illegal for trucks to idle for more than three minutes in New York State
The New York State Legislature is considering a bill that would substantially decrease the current legal idling time limit for heavy duty trucks. Senate...
Nation’s biggest trucker enforcement blitz to focus on Hours of Service, lighting
On Tuesday, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released new information about a major upcoming commercial vehicle enforcement effort.
60 member coalition warns lawmakers to reject trucker minimum insurance hike
Dozens of trade groups have called on Congress to put the brakes on any plan that would increase motor carrier minimum insurance requirements.
Bill would increase penalties for protesters who block roadways in Mississippi
Lawmakers in Mississippi are pushing forward legislation that would significantly increase the punishment for people who block public roadways. Republican Senator Chad McMahan recently...
Solo truckers are exempt from CDC mask mandate
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance that exempts truck drivers who are traveling alone from a federal face mask requirement.
Indiana troopers to use planes to catch cars driving unsafely around semi trucks
This week, the Indiana State Police announced plans to begin a months-long traffic enforcement effort using aircraft.
Pennsylvania tolling proposal could “destroy” trucking companies, industry experts argue
Industry experts are warning Pennsylvania lawmakers that a recent proposal for new bridge tolls could “destroy” trucking companies across the state. Head of the Pennsylvania...
Tased trucker sues PA trooper for use of excessive force
A truck driver has filed suit against a Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) trooper who allegedly used excessive force in tasing him after a close call in traffic.
Biden Administration’s “diverse and experienced” USDOT team members announced
The Biden Administration has announced key members of its US Department of Transportation Leadership this week. The appointees were announced by USDOT on Thursday, January...
Orders require face masks for interstate travel and on federal property — here’s how truckers will be affected
This week, the Biden administration signed Executive Orders requiring masking during some interstate travel and on all federal property in an attempt to combat the COVID-19 crisis.