Laws & Regulations
‘Groundbreaking’ bill to provide federal funding for more truck parking
Last week, lawmakers introduced major bipartisan legislation that would provide funding to create more truck parking spaces.
Troopers catch trucker hauling tree cutter without permit at night
New Hampshire State Police say that they placed a truck driver out of service this week after uncovering numerous violations during a traffic stop.
Speed enforcement cameras go live in Pennsylvania on Monday
Starting next week, drivers who speed in Pennsylvania work zones can be ticketed by camera.
FMCSA suspends regulations for truckers providing relief to Tennessee tornado victims
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a regional declaration exempting truckers providing Tennessee tornado relief supplies from certain regulations.
New ordinance bans trucks on one Georgia county’s roads
Officials in a Georgia county will start citing trucks that travel on county roads after passing a new ordinance.
13 state truck crackdown taking place now through March 5
More than a dozen states are currently participating in a commercial vehicle enforcement effort, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Arkansas carrier says ‘nuclear verdict’ forced them to close
An Arkansas-based trucking company closed for good this week, citing a multi-million dollar "nuclear" lawsuit that reportedly made it impossible to secure insurance coverage.
‘Flexible’ Hours of Service Final Rule submitted to White House for approval
Months after debuting proposed changes to truck driver Hours of Service regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) says that they have submitted a Final Rule to the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.
Kentucky troopers kick off two week driver crackdown
This week, the Kentucky State Police started a two-week enforcement effort targeting both commercial and passenger vehicles.
Video dives into New York City’s crackdown on idling trucks
Last week, New York City officials pushed a program that rewards locals with cash for reporting on idling trucks -- here's what you need to know.
Locals get paid cash for tattling on idling trucks under ‘War on Idling’ effort
New York City has renewed efforts to cut down on idling vehicles with a new awareness campaign featuring rocker Billy Idol.
Trucking co. ordered to pay for coercing driver to violate safety rules
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered a now-defunct Connecticut trucking company to pay a truck driver complained and then quit after allegedly facing retaliation for refusing to violate safety regulations.