Laws & Regulations
Zero tolerance for truck drivers under the influence of marijuana
Ontario is set to legalize marijuana in the summer of next year, but they are starting their zero tolerance for drivers under the influence...
Oregon’s new distracted driving law in effect October 1st
Oregan passed a new law that is designed to further enforce an already in place distracted driving law that bans the use of cell...
Truckers may get a toll bill by December from RIDOT
Rhode Island Department of Transportation says that the agency plans to begin issuing controversial truck-only tolls in December, with toll bills being sent out...
“On duty” or “off duty” while loading and unloading? The Indiana State Police weighs in.
After a trucker's Qualcomm message went viral on social media sites, the Indiana State Police - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (ISP-CVED) decided to throw...
VIDEO: FMCSA explains professional drivers’ responsibility at railroad crossing
The FMCSA partnered with the Federal Railroad Association to create a video specifically for truck drivers to offer safety tips and outline a professional...
Canadian court rules against driver-facing cameras
Canadian truckers who feel that driver-facing cameras are an invasion of privacy can claim victory following a five year legal battle against Sysco Quebec. Quebec...
Senate To Hold Hearing On Self-Driving Trucks
Next week, the U.S. Senate will be holding a hearing to explore the benefits and roadblocks that automated driving technology will bring to trucking. The...
Federal court sides with trucker reportedly fired for taking breaks when he was tired
The Department of Labor has been ordered to reopen the previously dismissed complaint of a trucker who was fired after taking breaks when he...
House rejects one attempt to postpone ELD Mandate
Last night, the House rejected one of the two measures brought forth by a Texas lawmaker meant to push back the deadline for the...
FMCSA issues emergency declaration for 26 states
In anticipation of fuel shortages caused by Tropical Storm Harvey, the FMCSA has issued a regional emergency declaration in 26 states.
Truckers Assisting In Fuel...
Utah nurse violently arrested for refusing to illegally drug test unconscious trucker
A Utah nurse who refused to draw blood from an unconscious truck driver following a crash has accused a police officer of assaulting her and...
OOIDA: 26 states not authorized to enforce ELD mandate
This week the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration alleging that over half of the states in...