Laws & Regulations
California passes ‘first-in-the-world rule’ to ban sale of all new diesel trucks by 2045
Yesterday the California Air Resources Board (CARB) passed a landmark regulation that will force truck manufacturers to make the switch to zero-emissions models.
Yes, that week-long driver enforcement blitz is just a couple of weeks away
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, one of the biggest Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) enforcement efforts is still on track to start in just a little over two weeks.
FMCSA says that they’re actively investigating complaints about bad brokers
The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) says that his agency is actively investigating several allegations of violations by freight brokers.
Three states issue new travel restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
Government officials in three northeastern states have issued new travel restrictions in response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Proposed Bill Would ‘Create a Truck Lease Task Force’
A proposed highway bill would create a task force to examine lease and lease-purchase agreements. Lease purchase programs have long been called "fleece purchase" programs,...
FMCSA extends waiver to allow student truck drivers to operate without co-driver in passenger seat
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended an expiring waiver to relax restrictions on student drivers due to the continuing Coronavirus crisis.
Bill to allow up to $25K fine for protesters who interfere with livestock haulers
A recently passed bill will allow authorities in Ontario to issue large fines to protesters who interfere with the transport of livestock.
Are driver-facing cameras legal?
An increasing number of trucking companies are requiring in-cab cameras that film drivers -- but is it legal to do so?
California’s ‘Advanced Clean Trucks’ rule cracking down on diesel poised to pass this week
This week, California authorities will consider a new rule intended to "accelerate" the adoption of zero-emission trucks.
This list of 2020 state and local idling regulations could save truckers from a costly fine
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released an updated listing of idling regulations that could save truckers from an expensive citation.
House votes to up trucker insurance requirements to $2 MILLION
On Wednesday, lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved an amendment that would more than double minimum insurance requirements for commercial vehicles.
Small Trucking Companies May Not Survive If Bill Passes
The last year has been tough for the trucking industry -- several trucking companies have closed their doors. Many of the defunct carriers cited...