Video dives into New York City’s crackdown on idling trucks
Last week, New York City officials pushed a program that rewards locals with cash for reporting on idling trucks -- here's what you need to know.
Locals get paid cash for tattling on idling trucks under ‘War on Idling’ effort
New York City has renewed efforts to cut down on idling vehicles with a new awareness campaign featuring rocker Billy Idol.
Trucking co. ordered to pay for coercing driver to violate safety rules
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered a now-defunct Connecticut trucking company to pay a truck driver complained and then quit after allegedly facing retaliation for refusing to violate safety regulations.
Georgia cops call out truck driver for driving for miles on rims
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) took to Facebook on Monday to chide a truck driver for driving for miles on his rims.
FMCSA: 8000 violations discovered in first few weeks of federal drug & alcohol database
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) says that their new online drug and alcohol database has identified thousands of violations in the first few weeks of operation.
Connecticut governor says he gives up on truck-only tolls — for now
Yesterday Connecticut governor Ned Lamont said that he was abandoning his controversial truck-only toll plan after legislative leaders failed to schedule a vote on the bill.
Trucking co. sues, claiming feds seized $181K in cash from employee
A Florida-based trucking company has filed suit after they say that federal authorities seized more than $181,000 in cash meant to purchase trucks for their fleet.
DOT issues warning about use of CBD products
The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a memo clarifying common questions about the use of CBD products for safety-sensitive workers.
Rhode Island eyes plan to double truck-only toll
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is currently accepting public comments on a plan to steeply increase toll rates for truckers.
Group blasts lawmakers ‘who know virtually nothing about trucking’ for dysfunction in industry
A representative for the trucking group Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) delivered a harsh message to out-of-touch lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday.
NY mayor orders increased truck enforcement — with $7000 citations — starting Monday
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered city police to start handing out heavy truck violation citations as high as $7000 starting next week.
NY governor proposes steep increase in fines for overheight & overweight trucks
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today unveiled his 2021 budget proposal that includes a measure designed to cut down on bridge strikes by trucks.
Texas trucking company slammed with $7.4 million verdict
A Texas jury ordered a trucking company to pay millions to a man who was injured during a crash involving an oversized load in 2017.
Truck stop scores legal victory in bizarre toilet paper injury case
An Illinois court sided with truck stop giant Pilot Travel Centers in a strange case involving an injury caused by an industrial sized roll of toilet paper.
Family-owned trucking co. turns to cannabis to try to keep the doors open
The owner of a small Illinois trucking company is trying an unusual tactic to generate new revenue and keep workers employed.
Judge indefinitely halts enforcement of labor law that threatens 70,000 truckers
Truckers scored a "significant win" yesterday when a California judge halted the enforcement of a controversial labor law until further notice.