Trucking Laws and Legislation

Officials from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) are urging government officials to keep the current hours of service that truckers are allowed to be on the road.

As the debate over nationwide trucking weight limits continues to be a hot topic, some are concerned about the exceptions to the rule that are slipping by the regular limitations.

Some small California trucking companies are raising concerns over the discussions about emissions laws and are taking the next step to make sure their voices are heard.

In order to maintain the highest level of truck driving safety, the number of hours truckers are permitted to be on the road has been a hot debate as of late.

The region around Niagara Falls on the New York and Canada border is being discussed in the trucking industry, due to its high traffic areas and its importance in cross-border transportation.

As the economy continues to experience some uncertainty, trucking organizations are doing all they can to ensure drivers across the country are gaining the wherewithal to handle their jobs, know new regulations and learn about job opportunities wherever they may reside.

As the fall turns into winter, fleet management owners know that their paperwork for their Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is due for this year.

In Texas, state officials are changing some of the rules of the road to better accommodate truckers who have to stick to strict delivery deadlines.

To help truckers stay within regulations, one company has been creating software that truck company owners and drivers can use to stay safe and informed while on the job.

The debate over how many hours truckers should be allowed to work on a daily basis continues to be a hot topic among industry specialists.