Laws & Regulations

Three Colorado Chain Law checkpoint dates planned for October with ‘strict enforcement’

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is targeting and ticketing CMV drivers who do not comply with the state's Chain Law requirements at during three planned enforcement checkpoints this month.

Oregon troopers ticket trucker for ‘exceeding the number of trailers in tow,’ lane violation

The Oregon State Police (OSP) issued citations over the weekend after a truck hauling heavy equipment tried to make a sharp right turn and...

‘Absolutely NOT’ — FMCSA slapped with over 700 comments on plan to mandate electronic ID technology for CMVs

Hundreds of people have provided the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with an opinion on a controversial proposal to require that commercial vehicles be equipped with electronic identification technology accessible by law enforcement when the truck is parked or in motion.

Multi-state I-70 police blitz taking place this weekend

Law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols on I-70 this weekend to crack down on speeding and other violations.

Family looking to change ‘CDL loophole’ after driver who forged medical documents killed their daughter, grandchildren during seizure while driving

A family whose daughter and grandchildren were killed when a truck driver had a seizure at the wheel is looking to change the rules...

This house haul resulted in 25 violations, including 5 out of service violations, Georgia DPS says

An ill-fated attempt to move a home on a Georgia roadway resulted in officers uncovering dozens of violations after the truck broke down.

Feds call for alcohol detection systems in all new vehicles

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued a recommendation to require that all new vehicles be equipped with technology that would prevent a person impaired by alcohol from driving.

Texas troopers seized a street racer’s Dodge Hellcat and turned it into a patrol vehicle

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added a "fast & devilish looking" new vehicle to their stable of patrol cars through asset forfeiture.

Truck parking fines to skyrocket under new Delaware law

The state of Delaware recently passed a law that will dramatically increase parking fines for commercial vehicles in residential areas.

CVSA launches new ‘Enhanced CMV Inspection Program’ for driverless trucks

On Tuesday, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) detailed sweeping new protocols for inspecting autonomous trucks.

Canada ends cross-border vaccine mandate, truckers call for U.S. to follow suit

After the Canadian government officially ended cross-border COVID-19 vaccine requirements, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is calling on the U.S. to follow Canada's lead.

NYPD conducts major enforcement operation after complaints from locals about parked trucks

New York City continues to crack down on parked trucks as multiple agencies joined forces to ticket and tow commercial vehicles this week. On...

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