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FMCSA ups the fines for trucking regulation violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has increased the fine amount for trucking violations to reflect inflation.
‘A recipe for disaster’ — Truck driver used ‘less than half of the tiedowns needed,’ Iowa DOT says
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) called out a truck driver on Friday morning for insufficient tiedowns on their load.
FMCSA proposes rule to crack down on ‘unscrupulous business practices’ by freight brokers
On Thursday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) introduced a rule proposal designed to protect motor carriers by increasing financial responsibility requirements on freight brokers and freight forwarders.
Drivers at a loss over new law that prevents truck parking at their own homes
A new law prohibiting the parking of large trucks on personal property has gone into effect this month, leaving truckers living in the area...
Canadian cops are now ticketing truckers for ELD Mandate violations
Police in Canada are now documenting and citing truck drivers who are in violation of electronic logging device (ELD) regulations.
VIDEO: U.S. DOT boss rides along with 30 year veteran truck driver
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg goes for a ride along with a UPS truck driver to learn more about the men and women of the trucking industry.
Iowa DOT catches truck driver with big time wheel troubles
This week, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) called out a serious lug nut situation spotted by an officer on an off ramp. On...
Trucker slapped with citations after being caught filling out log book while driving
Police issued multiple charges to a truck driver who allegedly failed to stop for police while filling out a log book while on the road.
OOIDA says harsh new EPA emissions standards will force smaller trucking companies out of work
On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued sweeping new final emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks starting in Model Year 2027.
Arizona DPS catches ’18 wheeler with only 16 wheels’ en route to California
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking drivers to be mindful of their vehicle maintenance after catching a semi missing some wheels on I-10.
VIDEO: NYPD cracks down on CMVs to ‘prevent a potentially catastrophic incident’
The New York Police Department (NYPD) shared a video focusing on how the Highway Motor Carrier Safety Unit is stepping up enforcement on commercial vehicles.
VIDEO: North Dakota troopers use snow plow to clear stuck big rig
After a truck became stuck on a North Dakota roadway, a snow plow was brought in to (legally!) help clear the vehicle off the road.