Laws & Regulations

Road rage shootings are getting so bad in one city that police formed a task force

Citing an increase in gun violence on the city's roadways, Memphis police are teaming up with Tennessee troopers for a major enforcement operation.

Bill to toughen up CDL requirements after crash that claimed motorcyclists’ lives

The Governor of Massachusetts has introduced a bill that would significantly increase the requirements for obtaining and keeping a commercial drivers license (CDL) in the wake of a high profile crash that claimed the lives of several members of a motorcycle club.

Oversized load driver arrested after troopers discover missing wheel assembly

New Hampshire State Police say that they arrested a truck driver who they were providing an escort for after discovering multiple violations.

Bill would require automatic emergency braking systems in all new semis

Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require all new commercial vehicles to come equipped with automatic braking systems.

Troopers ticketed 43 drivers during 3 hour detail by hiding in a semi truck

Indiana State Police say that they were able to tickets dozens of drivers today thanks to a trooper perched in a semi truck who was able to spot violations that normally go unnoticed by officers in cruisers.

FMCSA bans CMV drivers convicted of human trafficking for life

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule today that will permanently ban a person from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for life if they are found guilty of human trafficking.

Rhode Island raked in more than $7 million in truck-only tolls in a year

Rhode Island transportation officials say that they collected more revenue than expected in the first year of their controversial truck-only tolling program.

Yes, that nationwide driver crackdown is just a few days away

You've got just a few more days to get yourself ready for a weeklong driver-focused enforcement campaign.

Prime, Inc. sues Amazon over trademark infringement

One of the nation's largest trucking companies is taking on retail giant Amazon over their use of the word "Prime" on their truck's trailers.

Man admits to hiding humans in semis at Texas truck stops without drivers’ knowledge

Federal authorities say that a man has pled guilty to charges related to a human smuggling scheme that took place at south Texas truck stops.

Anheuser Busch slapped with $500,000 CARB fine

St. Louis-based beer maker Anheuser Busch will have to pay half a million dollars for failing to comply with California air pollution standards.

Senators revive plan to cap semi truck speed limits at 65 MPH nationwide

Yesterday, two senators reintroduced controversial semi truck "speed limiter" legislation that they say will improve highway safety and save lives.

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