Laws & Regulations

Truck Driver Faces Felony Charge For Dumping Sludge In Ditch

Truck driver Jimmy Williams is facing felony charges in Texas after allegedly dumping 100 gallons of used cooking oil and grease in a ditch. When authorities arrived...

Driving Through Michigan? Here’s What You Need To Know About Frost Laws

If you're passing through Michigan, you should know that starting March 9, Frost Laws go into effect on many roads that are not designated...

Illinois Lawmakers Pursue Stricter Penalties For Truck Drivers

State Representative John Cabello introduced new legislation that would stiffen the punishment for truck drivers who are in violation of safety regulations. Harsher Penalties for...

Deadline Extended for Lithium Battery Ground Shippers

The US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) this week extended the deadline for manufacturers, suppliers, and shippers to comply with new lithium battery ground transport regulations.The new deadline for shippers is August 7, 2015—six months beyond the original, recently passed deadline.

Ohio Pushes To Remind Drivers To Move Over

This month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is making a big push to remind motorists about Ohio's Move Over Law.

FMCSA Initiates Audit Of CMV Driver Restart Study

Congress has suspended the FMCSA’s enforcement of the 34-hour restart rule in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015. During the suspension, the Agency will conduct a study over the impact the rule has on driver health, operational safety, and fatigue.

QUIZ: Are You A Coloring Book Pro?

Would you consider yourself to be a log book expert? Take this quiz to see how you measure up!

Delaware Autorities Target Truck Drivers Dodging I-95 Tolls

From now until the end of January, Delaware state police and Newark authorities will be pulling trucks over on Delaware 896.

New California Law Says Drivers Must Give Bikes Three Feet

Starting on Tuesday, September 16th - drivers in California must now keep a 3-foot buffer-zone when passing bicycles.

New Texas Transportation Laws Take Effect Sept. 1

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced some of the laws state legislators voted on a year ago but finally take effect today, September 1.

Wisconsin Officials Endorse Local “Wheel Tax”

Some communities in Wisconsin are considering the addition of a new vehicle registration tax called the Wheel Tax to offset the increasing cost of road repairs and maintenance.

Judge Rules Prime’s Same-Sex Trainer Policy Discriminates Against Women

A federal judge this week agreed with the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's claim that the trucking company Prime Inc. discriminated against female truck drivers through their same-sex training requirements.

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