Laws & Regulations
FMCSA adds “flexibility” to personal conveyance provision
Today the FMCSA issued clarification on regulations involving the personal conveyance provision for CMV drivers.
First Roadcheck of the ELD era could cause supply chain disruptions, say experts
With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck less than a week away, some industry experts are warning that the first ever inspection blitz conducted during the ELD era could result in shipping delays and truck capacity problems.
New bills would exempt small carriers, ag haulers, from ELD regulations
On Wednesday, lawmakers introduced two bills that would exempt smaller carriers and agricultural haulers from the FMCSA's ELD regulations.
Senators introduce bill to permanently ease HOS and ELD regulations for livestock haulers
On Wednesday, a Nebraska senator introduced a new bill that would ease "overly strict trucking" regulations for drivers hauling livestock.
Chicago suburb considers banning booting vehicles
The city of Hammond, Indiana, is considering an ordinance that would prevent private property owners from booting vehicles because of safety concerns -- and because of complaints from truck drivers.
Nebraska troopers put 40% of trucks out of service during surprise inspection
The Nebraska State Patrol sprung surprise inspections on truckers in the Lincoln area this week -- placing dozens of trucks and several drivers out of service.
Here’s what you need to know for Hours of Service-focused Roadcheck 2018
This is the first year of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)'s annual International Roadcheck inspection spree since the ELD Mandate went into effect -- are you ready?
Thousands of Celadon drivers will be getting checks from $4.2 million settlement
A group of Celadon independent owner-operators will finally be getting checks from a 2013 class action suit that accused the trucking company of deceiving drivers and withholding too much money from their pay checks for fuel costs.
West Virginia police issuing “a lot” of tickets to truckers ignoring I-77 detour signs
Extra police officers have been assigned to patrol a new truck detour route along I-77 near the Virginia/West Virginia border after a large number of truck drivers were caught ignoring the signs.
Congresswoman under fire for riding in private plane tied to glider kit company that she helped
A U.S. Representative and leading Republican candidate for Governor of Tennessee is under scrutiny after she allegedly rode in a private plane associated with a glider kit company who she helped fight against EPA emissions regulations.
Werner Enterprises slapped with $90 million verdict by Texas jury
Yesterday a Texas jury settled on a nearly $90 million verdict against Werner Enterprises for a fatal crash in 2014 involving a student truck driver that occurred during icy weather conditions.
Maine police hunt down trucker who allegedly avoided tolls for six years, find numerous serious violations
This morning, Maine State Police announced that they arrested a truck driver who reportedly avoided tolls on the Turnpike for years -- and that their investigation revealed several other serious violations.