Laws & Regulations
Louisiana lawyers expect trucking companies to “send a message” to anyone considering insurance fraud after lawyers’ conviction
Lawyers in Louisiana say that they expect trucking companies will “send a message” to anyone considering insurance fraud through civil lawsuits aimed at fraudulent...
Colorado troopers pulled over 2,540 drivers for ‘hanging out’ in the left lane in 2025
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) cracked down on thousands of drivers last year for failing to move right while traveling at slower speeds than...
Wyoming sheriff cites semi truck driver for 16,940 pound overweight violation and more
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) issued multiple citations to a semi truck driver for a significant weight violation, equipment issues, no Wyoming registration,...
Tennessee troopers provide a peek at ‘multiple critical safety violations’ discovered during commercial vehicle inspection
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recently issued an out-of-service order after a commercial vehicle inspection uncovered several serious safety violations. On March 23, 2026,...
Fine for getting stuck in Smugglers’ Notch spikes to $20,000 in bill heading to state House
A bill raising the fine for getting stuck in Smugglers' Notch to $20,000 is heading to the state House after passing in the state...
Semi truck out-of-service after CHP finds ‘serious defect’ on fifth wheel plate
Troopers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) are reminding truckers to check their equipment after a recent inspection uncovered serious damage and corrosion to...
‘Concentrated’ commercial vehicle inspection detail coming to I-10 Port of Entry in Arizona this week
Dozens of commercial vehicle inspectors will partner for the annual "Operation Full House" enforcement effort in Arizona this week. This year, Operation Full House will...
Oklahoma troopers pull over truck driver illegally present in U.S. with no CDL, find 20 pounds of meth
A truck driver faces charges after an Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) trooper located a duffel bag containing drugs on his semi truck. On On...
New York State DOT says semi truck driver was following GPS in bridge strike caught on video
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) shared video of a semi truck striking a low bridge as a reminder to truckers pay...
Georgia lawmakers pass bill to suspend motor fuel tax amid skyrocketing prices
Georgia lawmakers have passed legislation that will provide some relief from high prices at the pump for the next two months. On March 20,...
Troopers catch semi truck driving ‘on its rims’ on I-40 in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol issued a reminder to the trucking community about equipment safety after intercepting a semi truck...
‘Reckless and ignorant’ truck driver charged after hitting over a dozen overpasses on the New York State Thruway, troopers say
Charges have been filed against a truck driver for striking multiple overpasses along the New York State Thruway, according to New York State Police...