Laws & Regulations
Trucker awarded nearly $30k after termination for oversize load safety concerns
A truck driver was awarded almost $30,000 after being fired for refusing to haul an oversize load without the proper escort. The reslts of the...
Trucking company pleads guilty to felony charge after removing emissions monitors from diesel trucks
A trucking company recently pleaded guilty to a felony charge after working with an at-home mechanic to remove emissions monitors from their diesel trucks. Frock...
VIDEO: San Francisco cop wears chicken costume for traffic enforcement detail
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) recently took part in an unusual traffic enforcement effort involving a chicken costume. On Monday, September 16, SFPD's Lt....
Colorado Ports of Entry won’t accept cash starting in 2025. Here’s why.
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) says commercial vehicle drivers should be aware that Ports of Entry are going cashless next year. According to CSP,...
COBB Tuning Products to pay $2.9 million for selling emissions defeat devices
An auto parts maker has been ordered to pay nearly $3 million to settle claims that the company manufactured and sold emissions defeat devices...
Texas lawmakers seek permit process for autonomous fleets
Lawmakers in Texas will soon propose legislation that would require fleets of autonomous vehicles to seek special permits and registration. The proposed requirements would require...
US 95 shutdown reiterates need for ‘urgency’ in passing of battery transportation legislation
The shutdown of US 95 on Tuesday has showcased the need for legislation surrounding the transportation of lithium ion batteries. According to ABC 13, the...
Wyoming DOT moving to electronic permitting for commercial carriers
The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced plans to transition to an electronic permitting system for commercial carriers. Starting on October 1, 2024, WYDOT will...
Truck driver fired for raising concerns about fatigued driving to be reinstated, paid $184K, feds say
A construction company has been ordered to reinstate and compensate a truck driver who was fired after raising concerns about fatigued driving, according to...
FMCSA may not have the resources to properly enforce safety standards, Senator writes
The Senator for Colorado is concerned about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ability to properly regulate the trucking industry with its current resources. US...
Daimler ordered to pay $160 million after trucker injured in crash due to ‘defective driver’s seat’
An Alabama jury issued a $160 million verdict against Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) following a crash that left a truck driver with major injuries.
Colorado troopers warn truckers about expanded mandatory chain law, I-70 left lane lane restrictions
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) issued a reminder to the trucking community about major changes to mandatory chain law and I-70 left lane restrictions for commercial vehicles.