Laws & Regulations
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.
PennDOT gets approval on plan to add tolls to bridges
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is considering a plan to add tolls to several of the state's bridges as a means of funding...
Trucking protests throughout history: What’s going to happen now?
As news surrounding a potential upcoming trucker strike gains traction, many are wondering what impact, if any, the demonstrations will have on the trucking...
Owner-operators have until January 5 to register with Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
For truck drivers operating under their own authority, time is running out to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Police shut down second Ohio/Kentucky bridge because too many truck drivers ignored the weight limit
Police say that too many truckers tried to cross an historic suspension bridge on Wednesday, so they've opted to close it to all traffic until further notice.
New I-90 cashless tolling is taking a toll on tandem trucking
The upcoming transition to cashless tolling on the New York Thruway has brought about some new restrictions that are making life harder for tandem...
Time is running out to comment on FMCSA’s teen trucker pilot program
Only a few days remain to comment on a controversial Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that would allow drivers who are under 21 to operate interstate.
Wisconsin DOT calls out motorist for snowmobile hauling fail
Wisconsin transportation officials had stern words for a car driver caught dangerously hauling a snowmobile earlier this week.
Neighborhood watch taking steps to ensure truckers have “no excuses” to cut through residential road
Police in southwest Georgia have begun cracking down on truck drivers using residential streets as shortcuts after neighborhood watch members demanded help with the...
Trucking companies’ illegal dumping destroys nearly 20 acres of sensitive wetland
Two companies have been fined and tasked with the restoration of nearly 20 acres of wetland damaged by their years of illegal dumping. Back in...
Winter’s almost here. Do you know how to use the Adverse Driving Conditions Exception?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made major changes in the fall of 2020 to an exemption designed to give truckers extra flexibility...
Truck driver caught ‘throwing sparks and rubber debris’ for seven miles
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) took to Facebook to call out a truck driver for a major safety violation. On Friday, October...