Laws & Regulations
New York isn’t enforcing ELD regulations now — but that’s about to change
New York state transportation officials have confirmed that they are not issuing citations for Electronic Logging Device (ELD) violations at this time.
Study: Here’s where truckers really hate delivering to
A new survey found that an increasing number of truck drivers are so frustrated with working with grocery retailers -- especially since the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate went into effect -- that they are simply refusing to pick up or drop off from their locations.
Eight states form partnership to help truckers find parking
A group of midwestern states are launching a new system to give truck drivers access to real time information about truck parking availability through their smart phones.
CHP adds more officers to catch speeders on the Grapevine
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is amping up patrols on the Grapevine in the new year in hopes of putting a stop to speeding drivers.
FMCSA to allow trucks to replace rear-view mirrors with cameras
This week, the Federal Motor Safety Association (FMCSA) approved a request that will allow trucks to operate with their two rear-vision mirrors replaced by camera technology.
Multiple runaway trucks cause PennDOT to ban semis on state road
Transportation officials have announced that trucks weighing more than 13 tons will be banned on notorious Pennsylvania roadway after numerous big rigs have lost their brakes and crashed.
FMCSA tells trucking companies they can ignore California rest break rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has said that carriers don't need to comply with the state of California's "extra rules" for truck driver meal and rest breaks, arguing that they cut down on productivity and that they hurt the economy.
Trucker ordered off the road after five drug arrests in nine months
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered an Arkansas truck driver out of service for multiple DUIs in multiple states along with licensing and record of duty status violations.
FMCSA to allow year-long learner’s permits for new truck drivers
A newly published Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule will give states the choice to issue learner's permits that are valid for a full year to truck driver trainees.
U.S. government sues trucking company for allegedly overcharging them millions of dollars
Last week the U.S. Department of Justice filed suit against one of the nation's largest trucking companies for allegedly duping the Department of Defense out of millions of dollars for years.
600 truck convoy gathers to protest new regulations
This weekend, hundreds of truckers came out to convoy against government regulations that they say would stifle the gas and oil industries.
FMCSA says no ELD needed for livestock haulers until further notice
The Federal Motor Carier Safety Administration (FMCSA) quietly announced this week that livestock haulers are free to run on paper logs instead of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) until further notice.