Laws & Regulations

Wife of O/Op killed in wreck with deported driver has “mixed emotions” about him being forced out of the country

The 17th deportation of the truck driver in the fatal Colorado crash that killed an owner operator has brought about “mixed emotions” for the deceased...

FMCSA plans to stop issuing MC numbers as new registration system launches in 2025

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has plans to phase out Motor Carrier (MC) numbers when it launches a new registration system later...

“Long time coming” – Vail passes $2,650 fine for unchained truckers that spin out on I-70

The city of Vail has voted in an ordinance that will charge truckers more than $2,600 in fines if they spin out on Interstate...

Lawmakers in Texas are trying to make it harder to sue trucking companies

Two bills that could make it harder to bring large lawsuits against trucking companies have been introduced by lawmakers in Texas this month.  According to...

There is officially no more overnight truck parking allowed in San Antonio

The city of San Antonio has officially approved an amendment to the city's code that will restrict semi truck parking within city limits.  The attempt...

Shopowner at the Canada/US border says tariff uncertainty has caused “virtually an elimination” of semi trucks heading south

The owner of a duty free shop at the US/Canada border says that the number of trucks heading into the United States has dropped...

Arkansas bill bans non-citizens from operating a commercial vehicle without a U.S.-issued CDL and English language proficiency

A bill recently introduced in Arkansas would crack down on non-citizens working as commercial truck drivers as well as the carriers that employ them. On...

“Freedom Convoy” organizer sentenced to house arrest after time in jail

One organizer of Canada’s 2022 “Freedom Convoy” has been sentenced to house arrest after spending time in jail.  47-year-old Pat King was convicted of five...

HOS rules waived for “emergency road salt” deliveries in New York state

The Governor of New York has issued an executive order suspending Hours of Service rules for truck drivers delivering road salt ahead of very...

Truckers could save 40 minutes through NC with potential speed limit increase

A new proposed speed limit increase through North Carolina could benefit truck drivers passing through the area.  The bipartisan bill was introduced this week. The...

Funds from new $1k fine for semi trucks on bridge “will come in handy” for future repairs, Mayor says 

The Mayor of a Mississippi town says that the $1,000 fine aimed at truckers using a newly repaired bridge “will come in handy” for...

Vail Mayor says truckers need even steeper fines for wrecks that block I-70 and cost CO $2M an hour

The Mayor of a popular Colorado mountain town is urging the Governor of Colorado to crack down on commercial truck drivers even more.  Vail, Colorado...

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