Laws & Regulations
Idaho troopers explain new speed limit for commercial trucks in effect July 1
The Idaho State Police (ISP) shared a video explaining the state's new speed limit for commercial trucks going into effect today. A new law...
CMV troopers conduct 525 Border Enforcement Inspections during five-day New Mexico blitz
The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau conducted a "border enforcement operation" along I-10 and other roadways last week. The detail...
Governor says no to allowing Florida inmates to drive commercial vehicles on public roads during CDL training
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cited safety concerns when he vetoed a bill related to Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training for prison inmates. On June...
Arkansas troopers to target load securement for vehicles transporting waste materials in July
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced an enforcement campaign focusing on load securement for vehicles transporting waste. Starting in July 2026, ARDOT will partner...
Driver transporting ‘heavy load’ ordered out-of-service in Arizona for no CDL, medical card, or USDOT number
Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol troopers placed a driver and a vehicle out-of-service for numerous violations. June 23, 2026, AZDPS troopers...
CBP shares cross-border entry requirements for drivers with dogs amid screwworm concerns
Drivers who cross the southern border should be aware of pet requirements enacted to prevent the spread of New World screwworm. On June 26, 2026,...
Hazmat response company asks FMCSA for hours-of-service rule relief
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering a request for regulatory relief from a company that responds to hazardous materials incidents. FMCSA...
Trucking company asks IRS to refund $11 million in taxes on diesel that powered reefer units
A large carrier asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to pay back millions in taxes applied to the diesel fuel used to power the...
Operation June Bug: 24 detained for immigration violations during commercial vehicle detail in Texas
Multiple Texas law enforcement agencies partnered for a single-day enforcement detail targeting commercial vehicle and immigration violations. Officials say that "Operation June Bug" took...
Truck driver under the influence clocked at 20 MPH over California’s truck speed limit, troopers say
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) asked truckers to avoid impaired driving after encountering a speeding semi operated by a driver who tested positive for...
Driver for out-of service trucking company cited after losing trailer and causing fire on I-40, Arizona DPS says
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol says that a truck driver and a trucking company face "numerous citations" after a trailer...
FedEx to pay $85,000 to California driving job seeker who was rejected for old conviction
California officials said that FedEx would pay tens of thousands of dollars to resolve allegations that a driving job applicant was unlawfully rejected based...