Laws & Regulations
OSHA issues 19 violations to big rig parts and service company after worker’s death in tanker
Federal authorities discovered more than a dozen violations while investigating a semi truck parts distributor and service company for a worker fatality in Texas....
USDOT boss calls five year sentence ‘a slap on the wrist’ for truck driver in triple-fatality California crash
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke out against the prison sentence issued to a truck driver involved in a high-profile fatality crash in Ontario,...
Arizona troopers say only CDL holder in commercial vehicle was sitting in back seat
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol halted a water hose hauler in the Mesa area for no commercial driver's license (CDL)...
CHP says truck driver ignored signs and followed GPS onto prohibited Sonora Pass
Sonora Pass was shut down on Tuesday after a semi truck driver followed GPS directions and became stuck, according to the California Highway Patrol...
DEF Act to provide 10-year legal shield for truckers and farmers following new EPA guidelines
New legislation would protect agricultural and trucking companies that take advantage of recently-issued diesel emissions guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On...
Truck driver who rear-ended pickup hauling camper was distracted by eating, North Dakota troopers say
The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) said that driver distraction caused a semi truck vs. pickup collision on I-94 on Monday. On July 13,...
Nebraska troopers find 155 violations in 41 commercial vehicle inspections
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) released results from a recent commercial vehicle inspection campaign held in Madison County. On July 9, 2026, NSP's Carrier Enforcement...
CVSA calls for rule requiring truckers to carry written or electronic proof of authorization for passengers
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) asked federal authorities for a new rule requiring written or electronic documentation of authorization for commercial vehicle passengers...
CVSA blitz resulting in 5,000 violations and warnings for CMV drivers last year is underway now
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) weeklong driver-focused enforcement campaign is currently underway in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The CVSA's Operation Safe Driver...
Man accused of using stolen fleet fuel card data to make 17 fraudulent diesel purchases in Tampa Bay
A Florida man is facing multiple charges for making more than a dozen fraudulent diesel fuel purchases in the Tampa Bay area, the Manatee...
Wisconsin troopers to ride along with truckers to spot dangerous driving behaviors this week
The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) will be taking part in a "Trooper in a Truck" enforcement campaign this week. The WSP will take part in...
X-ray scan of commercial truck at New York Port of Entry leads to two arrests
Two people have been arrested and charged after an X-ray scan at a Port of Entry in New York uncovered a smuggling attempt. On...