Laws & Regulations
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.
J.B. Hunt Tells Shippers To Stop Wasting Driver’s Time
J.B. Hunt released a report to help shippers understand HOS rules and how wasting a truck driver's time costs everyone money.
Defective Truck Hitches Suspected On 6000 Trucks
After an unusually high number of trailer separations, the NHTSA has begun an investigation into Ultra LT hitches manufactured by Fontaine Fifth Wheel of Trussville, Alabama.
“Operation Truck Stop” To Crack Down On Truckers
After an influx of complaints from motorists about unsafe driving by truckers, Indiana police will be targeting truck drivers in Porter, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties on U.S. 20 and State Road 2 with a campaign called "Operation Truck Stop".