Laws & Regulations
FMCSA awards more than $70 million in grants to improve commercial motor vehicle safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today that it has awarded more than $70 million in grants to...
More then 30 organizations unite to oppose ELD Mandate
Yesterday OOIDA announced the formation of a coalition united to support the delay of impending federal regulations that would require truck drivers to use...
Trump nominates new administrator of the FMCSA
It was announced yesterday that Trump has nominated a contender to become the new Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Ray Martinez,...
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...