Laws & Regulations
Troopers catch ‘outlaw’ trucker whose CDL expired 24 years ago
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently shared a Facebook post about their encounter with a truck driver with a very-much-expired Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
‘Black Smoke Matters’ members appear on MSNBC to talk trucking troubles
A group of truckers known for working to organize protest activities to raise awareness about trucking issues was recently featured on a segment on MSNBC.
Police sideline 24% of trucks in single day inspection event
Maryland State Police say that they placed more than 100 trucks out of service during "one of their largest inspection operations of the year" conducted as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck.
Trucker appears on CNN to talk Trump and tariffs
As Trump proposed a plan to significantly increase tariffs of Mexican goods, a Pennsylvania-based trucker appeared on CNN to talk about the impact of the president's trade decisions.
‘Safety’ group renews call for big rig speed limiters
A non-profit group that promotes highway safety has issued a renewed call for speed limiters on all Class 8 trucks.
Town bans all semi truck parking on residential roads
A Missouri town has passed an ordinance that will severely restrict semi truck parking options following complaints from local business owners.
Navistar agrees to pay truck owners $135 million in defective engine suit
Navistar International Corp. has agreed to pay out $135 million to settle a lawsuit that claimed that the company knew that they were selling truck owners vehicles with defective MaxxForce engines.
Feds suspend regulations for flood relief truck drivers in 16 states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has suspended numerous safety regulations in multiple states for truck drivers providing relief supplies to flood and other natural disaster victims.
RIDOT to collect truck-only tolls at 10 new locations by next April
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will begin collecting tolls from truckers at multiple new locations in the next year as part of their controversial truck-only tolling program.
FMCSA asks for comment on plan to fast-track driverless trucks
This week, federal agencies have announced plans to remove "unnecessary regulatory barriers" that would slow down the deployment of driverless truck technology.
Trucking companies to pay $26 million for fatal road rage cat-and-mouse crash
A federal jury in Oregon has ordered two trucking companies to pay out tens of millions of dollars for their role in a road rage crash that cost a motorist her life.
Truck driver issued homicide charges following fiery interstate crash
A semi truck driver has been charged for his role in a crash that claimed four lives on a Georgia interstate last week.