Laws & Regulations
FMCSA Initiates Audit Of CMV Driver Restart Study
Congress has suspended the FMCSA’s enforcement of the 34-hour restart rule in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015. During the suspension, the Agency will conduct a study over the impact the rule has on driver health, operational safety, and fatigue.
QUIZ: Are You A Coloring Book Pro?
Would you consider yourself to be a log book expert? Take this quiz to see how you measure up!
Delaware Autorities Target Truck Drivers Dodging I-95 Tolls
From now until the end of January, Delaware state police and Newark authorities will be pulling trucks over on Delaware 896.
New California Law Says Drivers Must Give Bikes Three Feet
Starting on Tuesday, September 16th - drivers in California must now keep a 3-foot buffer-zone when passing bicycles.
New Texas Transportation Laws Take Effect Sept. 1
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced some of the laws state legislators voted on a year ago but finally take effect today, September 1.
Wisconsin Officials Endorse Local “Wheel Tax”
Some communities in Wisconsin are considering the addition of a new vehicle registration tax called the Wheel Tax to offset the increasing cost of road repairs and maintenance.
Judge Rules Prime’s Same-Sex Trainer Policy Discriminates Against Women
A federal judge this week agreed with the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's claim that the trucking company Prime Inc. discriminated against female truck drivers through their same-sex training requirements.
Idling Laws By State
Idling laws tend to differ greatly across the United States, and can be a little tricky to remember (especially in states with larger, harshly regulated cities)! Check out this quick reference map to find idling laws fast!
Police in Prosper, TX Push for Increased Truck Ban
On August 12, the Prosper Police Department in Prosper, TX will be pushing to ban large trucks on an increased number of roads and side streets, asking the Town Council to consider six "no through truck" areas within town limits.
N. Smithfield, R.I. Bans Heavy Traffic By Town Hall
Officials in the town of the town of North Smithfield, R.I will soon begin enforcing a new ban on heavy traffic for vehicles weighing more than four tons in the Slatersville Historic District around town hall.
Federal Hearing Renews Employee’s Rights to Paid Breaks
A federal appeals involving truck drivers from Penske ruled that drivers are entitled to paid breaks and rest periods, regardless of a previous federal deregulation exempting trucking companies from the requirement.
Safe Haven Rule Explained
The FMCSA’s Safe Haven rule is perhaps one of the FMCSA’s most misunderstood and misquoted rules. Drivers often assume the rule applies to safe and available parking, but that’s not always the case.