Laws & Regulations

While a growing number of cities are choosing to restrict truck parking in residential and commercial areas, an Indiana town recently voted against a proposed ordinance that would have prevented truckers from parking in their own driveways.

A federal transportation safety group has weighed in on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) proposed changes to Hours of Service regulations and found that there is "no evidence" that the changes will improve highway safety. 

Law enforcement officers across the state of Michigan will be able to conduct roadside drug testing on drivers, starting this week -- in spite of the the fact that the results of the roadside saliva tests have not always aligned with the results from later blood tests.

The city of Milton, Wisconsin, passed an ordinance this week that will ban almost all semi truck parking on city streets.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has opened registration for its Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently stirred up a social media firestorm with a Facebook post about the legality of bypassing a scale house when traffic is backed up.

A Pennsylvania court has ruled against a truck driver who is accused of driving a 30 ton truck on a 6 ton weight limit road.

California lawmakers have passed a 'smog check' bill that will crack down on diesel trucks that operate within the state.

Multiple law enforcement agencies in Kentucky will be kicking off a year-long driver-focused enforcement campaign.

The New Hampshire State Police announced that they're collaborating with a local trucking company to nab distracted drivers next week.

A group of 31 trucking and trade associations penned a letter to Congress asking for lawmakers to put a stop to four controversial bills.

Authorities in Michigan say that they are participating in a week-long enforcement campaign to cut down on pedestrian violations that are likely to increase the risk of a crash.

The team at Smart Trucking recently shared a new video outlining the basics of passing and merging when you're driving a big rig.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has issued a scam alert about fraudulent marketers who are trying to trick truckers into paying for a free service.

A truck driver who facing dozens of charges for a deadly pileup crash in April says that he wants to meet with the families of the crash victims before he goes to trial.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently issued a warning to drivers who leave behind bags of human waste and other trash along the side of the freeway.