Laws & Regulations
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.
Push to allow teen truckers to drive interstate moves forward in Congress
The U.S. Senate has followed the House in proposing legislation to allow eighteen to twenty-one year olds to drive interstate. On August 16, Senators Todd...
FMCSA considers Hours of Service fix
This week the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) filed documents hinting that they are considering changes to current Hours of Service regulations for commercial vehicle drivers.
Texas town to start cracking down on trucks parked on commercial properties
The city of Midland, Texas, is at work on a new ordinance that would keep truckers from parking on commercial properties like store parking lots.
Illinois Walmart hit with $50,000 fine for allowing truck parking
A Walmart store in Springfield, Illinois, is facing tens of thousands of dollars worth of fines for allowing tractor trailers to park in the store's lot.
Illinois AG sues trucking company for over 4000 gallon diesel fuel spill
The office of the Illinois Attorney General announced that they have filed suit against a trucking company for a major fuel spill that allegedly contaminated a pond.
Trucking company ordered to pay $30K for letting yard switcher go over sleep apnea
A New Jersey trucking company has been ordered to pay a yard switcher $30,000 for failing to reinstate him after he was diagnosed with sleep apnea even though he was repeatedly cleared for duty by medical examiners.
CVSA’s brake check blitz is coming in September
Don't forget -- the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Week inspection campaign is only a little over a month away.