Laws & Regulations
NY trucking company owner charged with lying to FMCSA
A trucking company owner is facing serious federal charges for allegedly lying to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in an attempt to conceal a negative safety rating.
Oklahoma to post troopers every 15 miles on two major interstates
The Oklahoma HighwayPatrol (OHP) is participating in a Thanksgiving traffic enforcement effort on two of the biggest travel days of the year.
Kentucky BBQ joint remains open to serve truckers — in spite of COVID-19 order
A Kentucky restaurant owner is keeping her dining room open in spite of COVID-19 restrictions in the state because she believes that truckers need...
Here’s what you need to know about driving a truck when you’re sick
The COVID-19 crisis has placed enormous pressure on the trucking industry and members of the trucking community who are tasked with keeping the U.S. supply chain moving in the face of unprecedented challenges -- and the arrival of cold and flu season amid a worsening global pandemic could spell trouble for truckers from both a safety standpoint and a legal standpoint.
Mississippi park rangers ticket multiple truckers for using banned Parkway
The National Park Service says that they ticketed several truck drivers this week for using the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, where truck traffic is not allowed.
Trucker fined $400 for parking on her own property
A Texas town has issued a hefty fine to a truck driver for parking her big rig at her home.
Utah lawmaker’s bill would protect drivers who accidentally injure or kill highway protesters
A Utah lawmaker has introduced legislation that would help to protect drivers from charges if they strike protesters standing in the roadway.
Kentucky issues commercial truck order during bridge closure, violators can be ticketed
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has released an order for commercial vehicle drivers to try to relieve traffic congestion on local streets during a major bridge closure.
Nearly 200 trucks stopped during New York bridge strike enforcement effort
New York State Police (NYSP) released the results from a weeklong special enforcement effort to curb bridge strikes. The enforcement campaign meant to reduce...
Yes, reefer trailers used to house bodies during COVID-19 can often still be used for food transport, says FDA
Federal authorities have provided answers and guidelines for one of the grimmest questions raised by the pandemic -- Can refrigerated trailers that have held...
New York to deploy ‘unmarked vehicles, checkpoints, and roving details’ for two week seat belt blitz
Authorities in the state of New York announced a major enforcement effort targeting seatbelt violations.
FMCSA says Washington has no authority to enforce meal & rest break rules for truck drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ruled that Meal and Rest Break rules for truck drivers in Washington state are preempted by federal regulations.