Laws & Regulations
Retired Trucker Sponsors Bill Requiring Driver’s Exams In English Only
A new bill sponsored by a retired trucker turned Nebraska senator requiring that driver's exams be administered in English only has stirred up controversy. Nebraska currently...
Congress Slip Up May Have Killed The 34 Hour Restart
An unintended problem with the language in the 2016 fiscal year appropriations bill appears to have completely eliminated the 34 hour restart instead of rolling...
Raimondo Signs Truck-Only Toll Bill Into Law
In a whirlwind of legislative activity, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed her controversial truck-only toll bill into law last night.
After 8 Month Debate,...
Rhode Island House Passes Controversial Truck-Only Toll Plan
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a controversial plan that to fix the state's deteriorating highway and bridges by tolling truck drivers. Under...
Aviation Bill To Ban States From Requiring Longer Rest Breaks For Truckers
A provision tacked on to a proposed aviation bill would prevent states from requiring truckers to take longer rest brakes than federal law requires. Currently,...
Trucker Involved In Tracy Morgan Crash Pleads Not Guilty
The truck driver accused of crashing into a limo transporting comedian Tracy Morgan pled not guilty this afternoon to charges of manslaughter. The crash occurred...
Pennsylvania Considers Fines For Truckers Who Don’t Remove Snow
The Pennsylvania State Senate is considering legislation that would require truckers to remove snow and ice from their rigs prior to operation. The bill would...
New Mexico Unveils Plan To Recover $56 Million In Lost Trucker Fees
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking lawmakers to support a new plan that they say will help them recover $56 million in...
Georgia Wants To Fine Commercial Vehicle “Super Speeders”
Georgia lawmakers have introduced new legislation that would make commercial vehicles subject to the state's "Super Speeder" penalties. If the bill passes, trucks that are...
Truckers Stage Noisy Protest Convoy At Rhode Island State House
Almost 60 truckers came together on Thursday afternoon to circle the Rhode Island State House with their trucks in a loud show of opposition...
Video Showing Cops Coercing Truckers Is Key To Ending Policing For Profit
A video that shows Tennessee police offering to trade two truckers their freedom in exchange for cash has been key in a longstanding investigation...
FMCSA Plans To Change Safety Fitness Rating System
The FMCSA has proposed a new motor carrier safety fitness rating system that they hope will help them to target companies with a higher...