Laws & Regulations
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".
Fireworks Haulers Temporarily Exempt From HOS Rules
Fireworks haulers are the latest category of truck drivers to be exempt from the HOS rules by the FMCSA.
New Bill Would Allow 18-Year-Olds To Drive Interstate
Last week, a new bill was introduced in the Senate to study the effects of allowing 18-year-olds to drive trucks across state borders.
New Law Targets Over Height Trucks on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
A new law affecting truckers traveling through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia went into effect on Wednesday.
Truckers Oppose Appointment System At Port Of Virginia
A group of local trucking companies told the Virginia Port Authority that their plan to use a container terminal appointment system to decrease wait times isn't good enough.
Senator Attempts To Fix FMCSA’s Flaws With Sweeping Reform
Senator Deb Fischer has introduced legislation called the Truck Safety Reform Act that she hopes will help to combat the FMCSA's controversial policies and regulatory flaws with reform.
Trucker Writes Own HOS Rules, FMCSA Denies Them
The FMCSA has denied an HOS rules exemption request from Washington state trucker who says that the current regulations force him to drive while sleepy.