Laws & Regulations
Nation’s biggest trucker enforcement blitz to focus on Hours of Service, lighting
On Tuesday, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released new information about a major upcoming commercial vehicle enforcement effort.
60 member coalition warns lawmakers to reject trucker minimum insurance hike
Dozens of trade groups have called on Congress to put the brakes on any plan that would increase motor carrier minimum insurance requirements.
Bill would increase penalties for protesters who block roadways in Mississippi
Lawmakers in Mississippi are pushing forward legislation that would significantly increase the punishment for people who block public roadways. Republican Senator Chad McMahan recently...
Solo truckers are exempt from CDC mask mandate
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance that exempts truck drivers who are traveling alone from a federal face mask requirement.
Indiana troopers to use planes to catch cars driving unsafely around semi trucks
This week, the Indiana State Police announced plans to begin a months-long traffic enforcement effort using aircraft.
Pennsylvania tolling proposal could “destroy” trucking companies, industry experts argue
Industry experts are warning Pennsylvania lawmakers that a recent proposal for new bridge tolls could “destroy” trucking companies across the state. Head of the Pennsylvania...
Tased trucker sues PA trooper for use of excessive force
A truck driver has filed suit against a Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) trooper who allegedly used excessive force in tasing him after a close call in traffic.
Biden Administration’s “diverse and experienced” USDOT team members announced
The Biden Administration has announced key members of its US Department of Transportation Leadership this week. The appointees were announced by USDOT on Thursday, January...
Orders require face masks for interstate travel and on federal property — here’s how truckers will be affected
This week, the Biden administration signed Executive Orders requiring masking during some interstate travel and on all federal property in an attempt to combat the COVID-19 crisis.
Truckers ‘slow roll’ in Missouri to fight regulations that could put them out of business
On Thursday, a group of truckers came together in Joplin, Missouri, to bring attention to regulatory issues that they say could cripple the trucking industry.
Trucking company and driver sued after following GPS onto 6 ton bridge, causing collapse
The state of Arkansas has filed suit against a California trucking company and its driver after a major bridge collapse in 2019.
Bill would eliminate speed limit differential in Indiana
A lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow trucks to travel at the same speed limit as cars in the state of Indiana.