Laws & Regulations
OOIDA voices concern over recent crash-prevention effectiveness claims
A new study from the Institute for Highway Safety made its rounds across the internet this week, claiming that front crash prevention systems could...
FMCSA is now accepting comments on 14 hour driving window ‘pause’
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is now accepting public comments on a pilot program that could lead to changes in Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.
Georgia cops bust trucker for falsifying logs days before crash
While investigating a multi-vehicle crash this morning, Georgia police spotted a log book violation that put a truck driver out of service. The crash...
Trump administration rolls out ‘first-ever’ National Freight Strategic Plan
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) made history by debuting a national plan to improve the nation's freight transportation system.
Mandatory hair testing is one step closer, feds confirm
A proposal that would require the use of hair samples in truck driver drug testing is on the verge of being published in the Federal Register, according to federal authorities.
Major recalls issued for nearly 4,000 trucks, emergency vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for several models of tractor trailer, motor homes, and even emergency vehicles. The recalls were issued...
FMCSA considers allowing truckers to hit ‘pause’ on 14 hour driving window
On Friday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced plans to launch a pilot program that they say could lead to more flexibility for truckers in terms of Hours of Service requirements.
Truck manufacturing group slams new CARB emission rule as ‘not technologically feasible’
On Friday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) passed a new rule aimed at dramatically curbing emissions from idling trucks, leaving truck and engine manufacturers concerned.
Texas trucking rules and regulations to ease in wake of Laura
Several trucking rules and regulations have been suspended in Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura in order to help with the delivery of...
FMCSA issues emergency declaration ahead of possibly deadly tropical storm/hurricane duo
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a regional emergency declaration for several states in the path of a possibly deadly severe weather coming this week.
Truckers, activists protest opposing opinions outside plant gates in response to proposed bill
Two opposing groups organized their own protests outside of a pork plant in Ontario this week in response to a proposed bill that could...
Feds urge safety changes after falling conduit killed trucker in PA Turnpike Tunnel in 2018
Two years after the death of a truck driver in the Lehigh Tunnel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued new safety recommendations.