Laws & Regulations
Jason’s Law Parking Shortage Study Results Released
The Department of Transportation has released the results of a truck parking survey put into motion by Jason's Law and declared that truck parking shortages are a national safety concern.
CRST Asks FMCSA For Split Sleeper Berth Periods
CRST Expedited has requested an exemption from the FMCSA that would allow its drivers the flexibility to split their 10-hour sleeper berth period.
Truck Driver Caught After Trying To Evade Toll on GWB
A Delaware truck driver was arrested this week after authorities caught him trying to evade tolls on the George Washington Bridge.
Truck Drivers Victorious In Landmark Minimum Wage Case Against Werner Enterprises
A judge has sided with a group of truck drivers who claimed that Werner Enterprises used unfair meal break and rest policies to pay...
FMCSA: HOS Violations Down, False Log Violations Up
The FMSCA says that Hours of Service violations have fallen dramatically while other commercial vehicle violations have risen slightly.
Port Of New York And New Jersey To Truckers: No Idling
The EPA has finalized agreements with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to try to cut down on air pollution by severely restricting truckers from idling.
Signs Installed Near Coca-Cola Plant Warn Truckers Of Fine
Officials in Northhampton have installed new signs in Ward 3 near the Coca-Cola plant warning truckers of a $300 fine for driving through residential areas to get from Route 9 to Industrial Drive.
CARB Blamed For Dangerous Diesel Filters Causing 31 Truck Fires
A California group is suing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for refusing to investigate a deficient diesel particulate filter (DPF) that they say caused 31 truck fires.
Alabama Rest Stops Are No Longer Gun-Free Zones
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has ordered all "no weapons allowed" signs to be removed from rest stops in his state.
Iowa The Latest State To Change CDL Renewal Process
CDL holders in Iowa are now required to provide more documentation to receive renewals after a change in federal regulations -- and many truck drivers are not happy.
Missouri Cracks Down On “Taxation By Citation”
Missouri lawmakers recently passed a bill that limits the amount of revenue that cities can take in from traffic tickets -- so called "taxation...
243 Truckers Ticketed During “Operation Truck Stop”
Indiana police issued a total of 243 citations and 289 warnings during last week's "Operation Truck Stop", an enforcement blitz aimed at truckers on U.S. 20 and State Road 2 last week.