Laws & Regulations
Trucker fined $400 for parking on her own property
A Texas town has issued a hefty fine to a truck driver for parking her big rig at her home.
Utah lawmaker’s bill would protect drivers who accidentally injure or kill highway protesters
A Utah lawmaker has introduced legislation that would help to protect drivers from charges if they strike protesters standing in the roadway.
Kentucky issues commercial truck order during bridge closure, violators can be ticketed
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has released an order for commercial vehicle drivers to try to relieve traffic congestion on local streets during a major bridge closure.
Nearly 200 trucks stopped during New York bridge strike enforcement effort
New York State Police (NYSP) released the results from a weeklong special enforcement effort to curb bridge strikes. The enforcement campaign meant to reduce...
Yes, reefer trailers used to house bodies during COVID-19 can often still be used for food transport, says FDA
Federal authorities have provided answers and guidelines for one of the grimmest questions raised by the pandemic -- Can refrigerated trailers that have held...
New York to deploy ‘unmarked vehicles, checkpoints, and roving details’ for two week seat belt blitz
Authorities in the state of New York announced a major enforcement effort targeting seatbelt violations.
FMCSA says Washington has no authority to enforce meal & rest break rules for truck drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ruled that Meal and Rest Break rules for truck drivers in Washington state are preempted by federal regulations.
PennDOT gets approval on plan to add tolls to bridges
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is considering a plan to add tolls to several of the state's bridges as a means of funding...
Trucking protests throughout history: What’s going to happen now?
As news surrounding a potential upcoming trucker strike gains traction, many are wondering what impact, if any, the demonstrations will have on the trucking...
Owner-operators have until January 5 to register with Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
For truck drivers operating under their own authority, time is running out to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Police shut down second Ohio/Kentucky bridge because too many truck drivers ignored the weight limit
Police say that too many truckers tried to cross an historic suspension bridge on Wednesday, so they've opted to close it to all traffic until further notice.
New I-90 cashless tolling is taking a toll on tandem trucking
The upcoming transition to cashless tolling on the New York Thruway has brought about some new restrictions that are making life harder for tandem...