Laws & Regulations
There’s no fine for illegally parking a truck on a NYC city street. Lawmakers want to change that.
Lawmakers are considering bills that would impose a hefty fine for trucks that are illegally parked on New York City streets. The New York...
Week-long enforcement blitz to focus on ‘severe spike’ in speeding
On Tuesday, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) confirmed that "Operation Safe Driver Week" would take place as scheduled and would target drivers who exceed the speed limit.
Trucker group asks Congress for more transparency in broker transactions
Last week, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) wrote to Congress asking for intervention to make sure that freight brokers are paying truck drivers fairly.
Trump to order meat-processing plants to remain open
After multiple meat-processing plants closed in recent weeks due to COVID-19, President Trump is expected to issue an executive order requiring them to remain open.
Proposed ‘CMV driving ban’ would crack down on drug & alcohol violators
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering new rules intended to increase compliance with existing drug and alcohol rules for truck drivers.
U.S. truckers must wear face coverings to cross border, says Canada
Canadian authorities are now requiring all essential workers from the U.S. -- including truck drivers -- to wear a face covering as they cross...
FMCSA says CDL examiners may not have to be physically present in cab during skills test
Yesterday the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published an announcement giving states permission to explore ways for CDL testers to use technology so that they can practice social distancing while administering the skills test.
Face coverings required if you want to enter a New Jersey truck stop, grocery store, or warehouse facility
Authorities in New Jersey are permitting businesses like truck stops to refuse service to customers who are not wearing some form of face covering in an attempt to slow the COVID-19 pandemic.
Utah exempts truckers from travel declaration after backlash
After initially requiring all drivers entering the state to fill out an electronic COVID-19 travel declaration, officials in Utah have issued a new exemption for truckers and other essential workers.
Two California counties threaten $1000 fines for those who don’t wear face coverings in public
Those who appear in public in parts of California without a face covering could now be subject to a $1000 fine.
All drivers ordered to fill out COVID-19 travel declaration when entering Utah
Officials in Utah have announced that all drivers -- including truckers -- over the age of 18 must fill out a health screening form as they cross the border into the state.
FMCSA extends expiring hours of service waiver in all 50 states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended nationwide regulatory relief for truck drivers hauling relief supplies for Coronavirus/COVID-19.