Laws & Regulations
FMCSA postpones safety summit to address rising trucker deaths over virus fears
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is postponing a trucking safety summit that was scheduled for next week over worries about the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus.
Six state ‘high volume traffic enforcement’ kicks off Thursday
Troopers in six states are conducting a driver-focused enforcement effort intended to nab criminals starting on Thursday.
Police warn truckers of $2200 fine after major uptick in bridge strikes
Police small Connecticut town is pleading with truckers to pay attention to signage after multiple low bridge strikes in a single week.
‘Diesel Brothers’ to pay $851K for removing pollution control devices
Custom truck makers featured on a popular reality television show have been ordered to pay out hundreds of thousands of dollars for allegedly removing pollution control devices from their vehicles.
‘Groundbreaking’ bill to provide federal funding for more truck parking
Last week, lawmakers introduced major bipartisan legislation that would provide funding to create more truck parking spaces.
Troopers catch trucker hauling tree cutter without permit at night
New Hampshire State Police say that they placed a truck driver out of service this week after uncovering numerous violations during a traffic stop.
Speed enforcement cameras go live in Pennsylvania on Monday
Starting next week, drivers who speed in Pennsylvania work zones can be ticketed by camera.
FMCSA suspends regulations for truckers providing relief to Tennessee tornado victims
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a regional declaration exempting truckers providing Tennessee tornado relief supplies from certain regulations.
New ordinance bans trucks on one Georgia county’s roads
Officials in a Georgia county will start citing trucks that travel on county roads after passing a new ordinance.
13 state truck crackdown taking place now through March 5
More than a dozen states are currently participating in a commercial vehicle enforcement effort, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Arkansas carrier says ‘nuclear verdict’ forced them to close
An Arkansas-based trucking company closed for good this week, citing a multi-million dollar "nuclear" lawsuit that reportedly made it impossible to secure insurance coverage.
‘Flexible’ Hours of Service Final Rule submitted to White House for approval
Months after debuting proposed changes to truck driver Hours of Service regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) says that they have submitted a Final Rule to the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.