Laws & Regulations
FMCSA shuts down trucking company with ties to fatal human smuggling case
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued an out of service order to an Iowa-based trucking company that is linked to a human...
Trump faces trucker backlash on Twitter following tax speech
After speaking about tax reform at an event where truckers were represented by the American Trucking Association, President Trump faced social media backlash from...
Trump heads to Pennsylvania to pitch tax plan to truckers
A large number of truck drivers are expected to attend an event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, this afternoon, during which President Trump plans to lay...
ATA plans to unveil vehicle cybersecurity threat reporting service
On October 23, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) are set to release innovative anti-hacker technology that would report cybersecurity threats.
The Fleet CyWatch (CQ) service...
Oregon plans to raise interstate speed limits for trucks
The speed limit for trucks in the state of Oregon is set to be raised from 55 to 60 mph by the end of...
Senator Chuck Schumer opens fire against proposed gun reciprocity law
Senator Chuck Schumer is criticizing proposed legislation that would allow Americans to carry concealed firearms into more restrictive states like New York -- and...
Democrats push FMCSA to resume sleep apnea screening
Democratic lawmakers have recently proposed two new bills that would require the FMCSA to issue a final rule that would force truck drivers and...
Nevada troopers ticket dozens of car drivers during big rig ride along
Nevada Highway Patrol troopers took advantage of the view from the cab of a semi truck to catch car drivers driving dangerously during an...
Senate’s driverless car bill does not include driverless trucks
On Thursday, the Senate released bipartisan legislation that details federal law concerning the driverless car industry.
The bill seeks to help the car industry speed up...
FMCSA awards more than $70 million in grants to improve commercial motor vehicle safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today that it has awarded more than $70 million in grants to...
More then 30 organizations unite to oppose ELD Mandate
Yesterday OOIDA announced the formation of a coalition united to support the delay of impending federal regulations that would require truck drivers to use...
Trump nominates new administrator of the FMCSA
It was announced yesterday that Trump has nominated a contender to become the new Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Ray Martinez,...