Laws & Regulations
East Allen Township Tells Truckers To Quiet Jake Brakes
After citizen complaints about the "irritating" sound of big trucks braking, East Allen Township in Pennsylvania has voted to participate in a study intended to motivate truck drivers to silence their jake brakes.
Operation Safe Driver Week: Dates Announced For Enforcement Blitz
Law enforcement agents throughout North America will be on the prowl for unsafe driving behaviors in both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles from October 18-24 as part of the CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week.
Truck Inspections Up 58% In West Virginia, Taking 212 Trucks Out Of Service
A new report from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia shows that commercial vehicle inspections have sharply increased this quarter.
Over 3,000 Truck Inspections Performed
According...
Maryland Ups Enforcement On Truckers With Suspended Licenses
Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division upped truck enforcement last week, putting 10 truck drivers out of service for having a suspended CDL or no CDL at all.
Jason’s Law Parking Shortage Study Results Released
The Department of Transportation has released the results of a truck parking survey put into motion by Jason's Law and declared that truck parking shortages are a national safety concern.
CRST Asks FMCSA For Split Sleeper Berth Periods
CRST Expedited has requested an exemption from the FMCSA that would allow its drivers the flexibility to split their 10-hour sleeper berth period.
Truck Driver Caught After Trying To Evade Toll on GWB
A Delaware truck driver was arrested this week after authorities caught him trying to evade tolls on the George Washington Bridge.
Truck Drivers Victorious In Landmark Minimum Wage Case Against Werner Enterprises
A judge has sided with a group of truck drivers who claimed that Werner Enterprises used unfair meal break and rest policies to pay...
FMCSA: HOS Violations Down, False Log Violations Up
The FMSCA says that Hours of Service violations have fallen dramatically while other commercial vehicle violations have risen slightly.
Port Of New York And New Jersey To Truckers: No Idling
The EPA has finalized agreements with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to try to cut down on air pollution by severely restricting truckers from idling.
Signs Installed Near Coca-Cola Plant Warn Truckers Of Fine
Officials in Northhampton have installed new signs in Ward 3 near the Coca-Cola plant warning truckers of a $300 fine for driving through residential areas to get from Route 9 to Industrial Drive.
CARB Blamed For Dangerous Diesel Filters Causing 31 Truck Fires
A California group is suing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for refusing to investigate a deficient diesel particulate filter (DPF) that they say caused 31 truck fires.