Laws & Regulations
Wyoming troopers nab ‘Blue the Scales’ semi truck for illegally bypassing weigh station
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) is reminding truckers that stopping at the weigh station is not optional after a recent encounter with a scale...
Kansas sheriff shares video from Move Over crash that resulted in citation for semi truck driver
The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) shared dash cam video from a recent crash involving a semi truck that resulted in major damage to...
Senator demands investigation into ‘potential chameleon carrier trucking networks’ operating in Indiana
Senator Jim Banks called on federal authorities to investigate whether "chameleon carrier trucking networks" are operating in Indiana. On February 23, 2026, Banks sent...
Swapped semi trailer VIN at Florida inspection station leads to discovery of ‘fraud and felonies’
Officers at an agricultural inspection station in Florida arrested a man on felony charges after a tampered trailer Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) led to...
Indiana Governor announces crackdown on illegally-issued CDL holders and proposed $50,000 fine for carriers that employ them
Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced plans to revoke illegally-issued Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) and to penalize trucking companies that employ unqualified truck drivers. On...
USDOT to require that all CDL testing be conducted in English-only
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to move forward with new rulemaking to require that commercial driver's license (CDL) tests are only conducted...
CHP calls out truck driver on SR-88 as a ‘chain runner’
California troopers say that they put a stop to a truck driver attempting to avoid chain control requirements amid winter weather conditions. On February 20,...
New Hampshire motor carrier troopers sideline pickup hauling trailer for weight and safety violations
New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) recently placed a pickup truck hauling a trailer out-of-service after a commercial vehicle inspection uncovered multiple safety violations. On February...
CVSA shares cheat sheet to help truckers prep for Roadcheck’s focus on ELD tampering and cargo securement
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) shared a "cheat sheet" flier to help truck drivers and motor carriers prepare for this year's inspection and...
Lawsuit says Forward Air violated California law by only paying truck drivers for miles driven
A lawsuit filed this week accuses a trucking company of violating California labor law by paying truck drivers only for miles driven and not...
Utah DOT blames truckers who skipped chain-up stations for I-80 traffic problems this week
The Utah Department of Transportation is blaming truck drivers who skipped chain-up stations for traffic issues during Wednesday’s winter storm. UDOT says that multiple semi...
Washington troopers targeting aggressive motorists & semi trucks in poor condition using aviation and motorcycles during blitz
The Washington State Patrol is targeting aggressive motorists and semi trucks in poor condition by using their aviation unit and motorcycles this week. The targeted...