Laws & Regulations
J.B. Hunt Tells Shippers To Stop Wasting Driver’s Time
J.B. Hunt released a report to help shippers understand HOS rules and how wasting a truck driver's time costs everyone money.
Defective Truck Hitches Suspected On 6000 Trucks
After an unusually high number of trailer separations, the NHTSA has begun an investigation into Ultra LT hitches manufactured by Fontaine Fifth Wheel of Trussville, Alabama.
“Operation Truck Stop” To Crack Down On Truckers
After an influx of complaints from motorists about unsafe driving by truckers, Indiana police will be targeting truck drivers in Porter, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties on U.S. 20 and State Road 2 with a campaign called "Operation Truck Stop".
Fireworks Haulers Temporarily Exempt From HOS Rules
Fireworks haulers are the latest category of truck drivers to be exempt from the HOS rules by the FMCSA.
New Bill Would Allow 18-Year-Olds To Drive Interstate
Last week, a new bill was introduced in the Senate to study the effects of allowing 18-year-olds to drive trucks across state borders.
New Law Targets Over Height Trucks on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
A new law affecting truckers traveling through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia went into effect on Wednesday.
Truckers Oppose Appointment System At Port Of Virginia
A group of local trucking companies told the Virginia Port Authority that their plan to use a container terminal appointment system to decrease wait times isn't good enough.
Senator Attempts To Fix FMCSA’s Flaws With Sweeping Reform
Senator Deb Fischer has introduced legislation called the Truck Safety Reform Act that she hopes will help to combat the FMCSA's controversial policies and regulatory flaws with reform.
Trucker Writes Own HOS Rules, FMCSA Denies Them
The FMCSA has denied an HOS rules exemption request from Washington state trucker who says that the current regulations force him to drive while sleepy.
Truckers Protest Port Of New Orleans Policy That Can Cost Them $300 A Day
Dozens of truck drivers protested on Monday at the Port of New Orleans, claiming that they are sick of being forced to transport damaged goods from overseas.
Report Says NHTSA “Too Troubled” To Do Its Job
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was blasted in a new report released today by the Transportation Department, which said that the agency's poor management and lack of trained staff members has had deadly consequences on the highway.
Republicans Offer Alternative To Tolling Truckers
After outrage from the trucking community, Rhode Island Republicans have offered up an alternative plan to counter Governor Gina Raimondo's proposal to toll truckers to...