Tag: Regulations

The FMCSA today announced a proposed rule that would require CMV passengers to wear safety belts.

After receiving several petitions from the ATA and the CVSA and recommendations from the NTSB, the FMCSA has announced plans to clarify the language on...

A bill introduced by New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, called the Truck Safety Act, seeks to overhaul the trucking industry.

Two new laws are that are set to go into effect soon will affect current and prospective CMV drivers.

With new EPA regulations about fuel efficiency looming, we were wondering how close drivers are to hitting the 9 MPG goal.

Walmart has settled the lawsuit with actor Tracy Morgan for an undisclosed amount. The lawsuit was filed by Morgan after a Walmart truck slammed into...

A truck driver was convicted on Monday (April 21) of fatigued driving and sentenced to three years in prison for an accident near Aurora...

I'm all for safety so, from a truck drivers point of view: Here are one or two things that I think would make for a safer highway.

State Representative John Cabello introduced new legislation that would stiffen the punishment for truck drivers who are in violation of safety regulations. Harsher Penalties for...

According to The Hill, Congress is slated to consider allowing 33' twin trailers to hit the roads. Currently, twin trailers measure 28'. The proposal suggests allowing an extension of five feet per trailer.

The National Transportation Safety Board this week announced that trucking safety is listed on its list of the NTSB's Most Wanted List for 2015.

The U.S. DOT today announced that effective December 18, 2014, truck drivers no longer have to report non-defective equipment.