Laws & Regulations
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...
C.R. England Commercial Learner’s Permit Holders Can Drive Without CDL Holder In Front Seat
The FMCSA has granted an exemption that will allow C.R. England commercial learner's permit holders to drive without a CDL holder accompanying them in...
Santa Barbara Denies Exxon Mobile Request To Haul Oil By Truck
Exxon Mobile's request for an emergency permit to use tanker trucks to haul crude oil from a Las Flores Canyon Facility along Highway 101 to a refinery 70 miles away has been denied, in part because of protesters who are concerned about safety.
ATA Blasts DOT For Inconclusive Truck Size And Weight Report
The ATA is condemning the DOT for claiming that it does not have enough data to recommend increasing the length and weight of trucks, saying...
House Stops FMCSA From Increasing Insurance Requirements For Trucking
Small trucking companies rallied against the FMCSA's attempt to raise financial insurance requirements -- and the House heard them loud and clear. Trucking insiders said...