Laws & Regulations
Missouri mulls ending CDL revocation for failure to pay child support
Lawmakers in Missouri say that they are considering a plan to address the "truck driver shortage" by ending the practice of revoking a driver's CDL if he or she fails to pay child support.
57,000 citations issued during Operation Safe Driver Week
Today the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released the results from this summer's Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement blitz.
FMCSA makes it easier for diabetic drivers to operate interstate
Today the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule that streamlines the process for some diabetic drivers to be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) interstate.
REMINDER: Brake Safety Week starts on Sunday
Don't forget -- the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Week starts this Sunday.
Illinois troopers in semi trucks remind drivers: “You never know who is watching”
Illinois State Police troopers cited several drivers during their most recent "Trooper in a Truck" detail.
Over 21% of trucks were placed out of service during Roadcheck 2018
Today the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released the results from this year's Roadcheck inspection campaign.
Gas shortages reported ahead of Category Four Hurricane Florence
With a potentially deadly Category Four hurricane bearing down on the East Coast, fuel shortages have already been reported, prompting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to declare a regional emergency.
Survey seeks truck driver input on detention time
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is asking truckers for information on how detention time impacts their day-to-day driving experiences.
FMCSA issues emergency declaration for Tropical Storm Gordon
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers in response to deadly Tropical Storm Gordon.
Indiana Toll Road plans to increase rates for trucks-only in October
Starting in October, the toll for Class 3 or higher vehicles is set to increase significantly on the Indiana Toll Road to support a $1 billion infrastructure plan proposed by Governor Eric Holcomb today.
City in Kansas makes astronomical increase to fine for illegal truck parking
In an effort to crack down on illegal truck parking, the city of Olathe, Kansas, voted this week to dramatically increase the fine on truckers who park on city roadways and highway ramps.
California advances bill to establish minimum training standards for CDL students
California lawmakers have pushed forward a bill that would implement a federal rule establishing new training standards for entry-level CDL drivers.