Laws & Regulations
CVSA New Level VIII Electronic Inspection: Inspection In Motion
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) added a level of Electronic Inspection now necessary for commercial vehicles. Prior, the CVSA was regulated by inspections ranging...
Reminder: Colorado Chain Laws Go Into Effect September 1
Just a reminder -- chain laws will go into effect in the state of Colorado at the beginning of September.
Colorado Chain Laws In Effect...
FMCSA: Out-Of-State CLP Applications Are Acceptable
The FMCSA has issued new guidance that says that states can choose to accept commercial learner's permit (CLP) applications and to administer the general...
Illinois State Police To Up Commercial Vehicle Enforcement On I-57
After a number of recent crashes, the Illinois State Police are increasing their commercial vehicle enforcement along the I-57 corridor.
ISP To Use Federal Funds...
Trucking Company Invited To White House For Small Business Event
The owner of a second generation Ohio trucking company got to meet with President Trump and his daughter Ivanka yesterday during a White House...
ADOT To Install Drivewyze Preclear At Several New Locations
The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced that they'll be installing Drivewyze Preclear systems at new locations throughout the state. The Drivewyze Preclear technology uses...
Democratic Senators Speak Out Against The Mistreatment Of Port Truck Drivers
In response to an explosive report that appeared in USA Today detailing the "modern day indentured servitude" of port truck drivers, a group of Democratic senators...
Nebraska Troopers Ticket Truckers To The Tune Of $30K During Surprise Inspections
The Nebraska State Patrol has been busy so far this summer, conducting a series of surprise truck inspections that have placed almost 200 trucks...
Sleep Apnea And Speed Limiter Regulations Stall Under Trump
Two controversial pending Obama-era FMCSA regulations have been quietly derailed by the Trump administration's Department of Transportation.
Trump Puts The Brakes On Speed Limiter Mandate
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‘Operation Safe Driver Week’ 2017 Dates Announced
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that Operation Safe Driver Week will be taking place from October 15 - 21 this year. During the...
FMCSA Launches Crash Preventability Demonstration Program
The FMCSA has announced that they'll soon be starting a program in which they will accept certain requests to review the preventability of crashes.
Two...
New York Senator Calls For More Underride Guard Regulations Following Fatal Crash
New York Senator Chuck Schumer has issued a statement calling for immediate federal action to require "energy absorbing underride guards" on all semi trucks...