Laws & Regulations
Oklahoma bill signed into law to protect drivers who strike protesters
On Wednesday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that will provide more protection for drivers who unintentionally injure or kill protesters while...
Truckers urge Biden to address dangerous shortage of safe truck parking
On Wednesday, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) implored the White House to address the truck parking crisis in an upcoming infrastructure package.
Newly signed Florida law cracks down on highway protesters, protects drivers acting in self-defense
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into a law a bill to increase penalties against highway protesters and to strengthen protections for drivers who injure or kill a person participating in a protest on a roadway.
Residents unwilling to proceed with truck parking plan even after officials recognize “we have not adequately provided parking for trucks”
A county in Florida is experiencing some serious unrest as officials look to solve the truck parking deficit in the area. Just a few years...
Bill that could cause minimum insurance requirements for truckers to skyrocket is reintroduced
Legislation that could significantly increase minimum liability insurance requirements for motor carriers has been reintroduced.
Six arrested for trucking Las Vegas casino trash into California in recycling fraud scheme
California authorities have arrested six people in connection with a large-scale beverage container recycling scheme.
White House infrastructure report cards reveal states with the worst roads and bridges
The White House has released reports detailing the infrastructure status of each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, revealing...
Police in five states are cracking down on drivers impaired by legal or illegal drugs ahead of 4/20
Law enforcement in five states will be teaming up to catch impaired drivers starting on Sunday.
Biden nominates Meera Joshi for FMCSA administrator
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced his pick to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). In an April 14 White House statement, Biden...
Group pushes cities to let truckers park in unused lots
A group representing city leaders from across the U.S. is seeking to provide truck drivers with more safe parking opportunities.
Smugglers Notch reopens — but not for truckers, Vermont troopers warn
On Tuesday, Vermont Route 108 reopened for the season, but truck drivers are being remind that they are not allowed on the steep and curvy roadway.
Truck driver does something surprising after he’s inspected by a Colorado trooper several times
A truck driver who was inspected on multiple occasions by the same Colorado State Patrol trooper went out of his way to show appreciation for the officer's professionalism.