Tag: Regulation

TCA Approves 65 Mph Speed Limiters

If the TCA gets their way, all long haul semi trucks will soon be governed to 65 mph.

$109 Billion Transportation Bill Still Being Debated

If Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the new Surface Transportation Bill by March 31st, job losses could be devastating.

Lawsuit Claims Bias Against Disabled Drivers

A new lawsuit claims Celadon violated American's With Disabilities Act and Discriminated Against Would-Be Drivers. The answer may not be that simple.

State Supreme Court Affirms Campus Conceal & Carry Law

The Colorado Supreme Court overruled University of Colorado Board of Regents decision to ban conceal & carry on campus, citing it as contrary to the state's constitution.

New Missouri Trucking Bills Prevent Excess Taxes

Missouri lawmakers are trying to ensure that certain trucking tax exemptions will be signed into law soon. Find out if your routes are affected.

New Jersey Bill Clouds Owner/Operator Roles

Trucking Industry groups are facing off against New Jersey lawmakers who seek to redefine owner/operator duties on company payrolls.

Truckers, Lawmakers Square Off Over Tax Break

It's just about a classic case of "damned if you do, damned if you don't." Lawmakers pit trucker's budgets against improving road quality in Arkansas.

OOIDA Faces Off with EPA Over Next Big Rig Regs

OOIDA charges the EPA with regulatory over-reach regarding semi truck fuel efficiency.

New HOS Rules: Visual Examples for Truckers

This article has a link to the FMCSA's new online tutorial about how to fill out your logbooks to avoid violating the new HOS rules.

D.C. House Compromising 2012 Surface Transportation Bill

The 2012 Surface Transportation Bill goes through yet another revision phase.

DOT Says Cross-Border Program Failing

This week DOT officials met with trucking representatives in Tijuana to discuss why the Mexican Pilot Program is failing.

New Truck Registrations Soar In 2011

It looks like 2012 will be an extremely active year for the trucking industry, due to how many new tractors are being placed on the roads.

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