Laws & Regulations
Iowa troopers catch truck driver limping to shop with flat tire and alignment issue
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) removed a semi trailer from the road for multiple safety violations this week. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, an...
Two truck drivers cited for using restricted Hopland Pass, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently ticketed a pair of truck drivers caught using a steep and narrow restricted roadway. On July 27, 2026,...
Volvo and Mack Trucks roll out DEF inducement software updates to comply with EPA guidance
Volvo and Mack Trucks announced updates to Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) inducement software in order to provide truckers with relief from sudden slowdowns and...
Multiple states join vehicle height awareness campaign to stop bridge strikes
A "Check Your Height and Know It's Right" campaign to curb bridge strikes is currently underway in multiple states. From Monday, July 27, through...
Livestock hauler arrested for bypassing Florida ag inspection station after being denied entry over Screwworm papers
A man hauling livestock is accused of re-entering Florida after being denied entry due to lack of documentation required under the state's Screwworm emergency...
USDOT campaign calls on military veterans to serve their countries again, this time as truck drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) wants to woo more military veterans into the driver's seat of the nation's semi trucks. On July 24,...
Over 900 commercial vehicle violations uncovered by CHP’s Golden Gate Division during July CVSA blitz
The California Highway Patrol's (CHP) Golden Gate Division shared a peek at some of the violations discovered during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Operation...
Freight broker C.H. Robinson hit with $604 million verdict over fatal Mississippi pileup
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. faces a multi-million dollar verdict related to a 2021 crash involving an independent motor carrier. In a July 23, 2026,...
Bill seeks to restrict federal access to AI-powered license plate readers, including Flock cameras
A Texas Congressman recently introduced a bill to provide drivers with more privacy protection from automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and other surveillance technologies. On...
CHP knocks tractor trailer out-of-service for missing fifth wheel pivot pin
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) took enforcement action after finding a major equipment violation during a commercial vehicle inspection on a truck traveling through...
Over 4,000 commercial vehicles inspected during four state ‘Move Over’ enforcement campaign
Indiana State Police (ISP) released results from a five-day commercial vehicle enforcement effort that took place earlier this month in four states. The "Move...
I-80 Corridor Safety Initiative launched after commercial vehicle brake failure leads to multi-vehicle pileup
Officials in Placer County, California, have launched a safety campaign due to growing concern about commercial vehicle accidents along the I-80 corridor. On July...