Laws & Regulations
EPA issues $10 million in fines for making, selling, and installing ‘defeat devices’ for diesel trucks
A North Carolina company and its owner have agreed to pay millions to settle accusations that they manufactured, sold, and installed "defeat devices" for diesel-powered trucks.
Semi trailer manufacturer sued by feds over worker pregnancy discrimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corporation over claims that the company discriminated against a pregnant worker.
CHP nabs semi driver for 19 MPH over state’s truck speed limit
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding truckers to obey the state's speed limit for commercial vehicles after catching a semi exceeding that limit by nearly 20 m.p.h.
Construction company to pay $80K to female truck driver in sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit
Federal authorities announced that a highway construction company agreed to pay tens of thousands of dollars to settle claims that a female truck driver was subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation.
Semi trailer manufacturer hit with nuclear $462 million verdict following double fatality rear-end crash
A Missouri jury returned a massive verdict against trailer manufacturer Wabash National on Thursday.
More than 500 violations discovered during ‘Operation Airbrake’ rest area blitz in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) released the results of a recent commercial vehicle brake inspection effort that took place at interstate rest areas.
NTSB recommends stricter ELD regulations after blaming driver fatigue for party bus crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued new recommendations for Electronic Logging Device usage following an investigation into a fatal crash between a semi...
Trucking company charged $620k for confined space violations after death of worker
Minnesota OSHA has fined a trucking company over $600,000 after a worker died at one of their facilities in March. The worker died in March...
“Multiple blown tires” and 36 other violations take CMV off road
A commercial vehicle was taken off the road in Tennessee on Monday after a trooper noticed that the truck was not in the best...
Specialized blitz targets impaired commercial vehicle drivers in Maryland
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCDP) recently conducted an enforcement effort targeting commercial vehicle drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.
Texas Deputy nabs CMV for overweight violation, no CDL, fake docs from Facebook Marketplace
A Texas Constable's Deputy reported finding a slew of violations on a commercial vehicle in Montgomery County.
Company asks FMCSA for Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse exemption due to ‘administrative burden’
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) received an exemption request from a trash and recycling company for regulatory relief from certain Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements.