Laws & Regulations
Democrats push FMCSA to resume sleep apnea screening
Democratic lawmakers have recently proposed two new bills that would require the FMCSA to issue a final rule that would force truck drivers and...
Nevada troopers ticket dozens of car drivers during big rig ride along
Nevada Highway Patrol troopers took advantage of the view from the cab of a semi truck to catch car drivers driving dangerously during an...
Senate’s driverless car bill does not include driverless trucks
On Thursday, the Senate released bipartisan legislation that details federal law concerning the driverless car industry.
The bill seeks to help the car industry speed up...
FMCSA awards more than $70 million in grants to improve commercial motor vehicle safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today that it has awarded more than $70 million in grants to...
More then 30 organizations unite to oppose ELD Mandate
Yesterday OOIDA announced the formation of a coalition united to support the delay of impending federal regulations that would require truck drivers to use...
Trump nominates new administrator of the FMCSA
It was announced yesterday that Trump has nominated a contender to become the new Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Ray Martinez,...
Zero tolerance for truck drivers under the influence of marijuana
Ontario is set to legalize marijuana in the summer of next year, but they are starting their zero tolerance for drivers under the influence...
Oregon’s new distracted driving law in effect October 1st
Oregan passed a new law that is designed to further enforce an already in place distracted driving law that bans the use of cell...
Truckers may get a toll bill by December from RIDOT
Rhode Island Department of Transportation says that the agency plans to begin issuing controversial truck-only tolls in December, with toll bills being sent out...
“On duty” or “off duty” while loading and unloading? The Indiana State Police weighs in.
After a trucker's Qualcomm message went viral on social media sites, the Indiana State Police - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (ISP-CVED) decided to throw...
VIDEO: FMCSA explains professional drivers’ responsibility at railroad crossing
The FMCSA partnered with the Federal Railroad Association to create a video specifically for truck drivers to offer safety tips and outline a professional...
Canadian court rules against driver-facing cameras
Canadian truckers who feel that driver-facing cameras are an invasion of privacy can claim victory following a five year legal battle against Sysco Quebec. Quebec...