Laws & Regulations
Indiana town bucks the trend by voting down truck parking ban
While a growing number of cities are choosing to restrict truck parking in residential and commercial areas, an Indiana town recently voted against a proposed ordinance that would have prevented truckers from parking in their own driveways.
A major transportation safety group weighed in on new HOS rules — and they aren’t impressed
A federal transportation safety group has weighed in on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) proposed changes to Hours of Service regulations and found that there is "no evidence" that the changes will improve highway safety.
Controversial Michigan roadside drug testing kicks off statewide this week
Law enforcement officers across the state of Michigan will be able to conduct roadside drug testing on drivers, starting this week -- in spite of the the fact that the results of the roadside saliva tests have not always aligned with the results from later blood tests.
Wisconsin town outlaws semi truck parking on all but one city street
The city of Milton, Wisconsin, passed an ordinance this week that will ban almost all semi truck parking on city streets.
Voluntary registration for FMCSA drug and alcohol database opens, mandatory compliance date looms
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has opened registration for its Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Can you bypass scales when traffic is backed up? CHP weighs in — and truckers aren’t happy
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently stirred up a social media firestorm with a Facebook post about the legality of bypassing a scale house when traffic is backed up.
Court upholds $14K overweight fine for trucker who followed GPS
A Pennsylvania court has ruled against a truck driver who is accused of driving a 30 ton truck on a 6 ton weight limit road.
California passes law requiring ‘smog checks’ for semis
California lawmakers have passed a 'smog check' bill that will crack down on diesel trucks that operate within the state.
Kentucky police announce year-long interstate enforcement for cars and trucks
Multiple law enforcement agencies in Kentucky will be kicking off a year-long driver-focused enforcement campaign.
Troopers are teaming up with truckers to catch texting drivers next week
The New Hampshire State Police announced that they're collaborating with a local trucking company to nab distracted drivers next week.
Trucking groups demand lawmakers defeat four ‘excessively burdensome’ bills
A group of 31 trucking and trade associations penned a letter to Congress asking for lawmakers to put a stop to four controversial bills.
Michigan police to crack down on dangerous pedestrians
Authorities in Michigan say that they are participating in a week-long enforcement campaign to cut down on pedestrian violations that are likely to increase the risk of a crash.