Laws & Regulations
Red wine bottles found in cab of semi truck that nearly struck trooper’s cruiser, Arizona DPS says
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol recently arrested a truck driver for drunk driving after a close call with a trooper's...
Nearly 350 commercial vehicles weighed during four-hour blitz in Buckeye
Multiple Arizona agencies partnered for a commercial vehicle enforcement detail in Buckeye last week. From 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on July 1, 2026,...
EPA issues proposal to entirely eliminate DEF ‘limp mode’ in response to outcry from truckers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal that would eliminate Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system-related speed reductions and power losses, often called...
Crane vehicle stopped twice in a week, no CDL holder behind the wheel both times, according to AZDPS
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol called out both drivers of a crane vehicle who were recently discovered to be operating...
New York State commercial vehicle troopers find 26 violations on pickup hauling car
New York State Police (NYSP) troopers impounded a pickup truck and trailer after discovering more than two dozen violations during a traffic stop on...
ICE hold issued for truck driver with no CDL following crash in Indiana, sheriff says
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) is investigating a serious injury crash involving an unlicensed truck driver accused of running a red light. At...
Commercial truck hauling tomatoes ‘well over the legal maximum’ weight, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) put the brakes on a commercial truck hauling a too-heavy load of produce in Merced County. On July 8,...
‘Revert to paper logs’: FMCSA revokes 10 ELDs for failure to meet minimum standards
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed 10 electronic logging devices (ELDs) from the agency's list of approved devices. On July 9, 2026, FMCSA added...
Twelve semi trailers loaded with $11 million in stolen cargo recovered by Indiana troopers since April 2026
Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers recovered millions of dollars worth of stolen freight as the result of successful cargo theft investigations this year. In...
Five states team up for ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ traffic enforcement
Drivers should expect to see an increased police presence in five southeastern states next week as a major speed enforcement operation kicks off. "Operation...
Florida sheriff shares video of driver arrested for hitting 110 MPH while ‘trying to pass semi trucks’
The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office (DSCSO) shared video of a recent "Super Speeder" incident involving a motorist attempting to pass semi trucks. The video...
‘Critical defects’ discovered on commercial vehicle that bypassed California scale house
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) took a commercial vehicle off the road after locating "several serious mechanical and safety violations" during a traffic stop. At...