Trucking Laws and Legislation

Accidents on the road can occur in a number of different ways, from fender benders due to inclement weather or a full crash because of intoxicated driving.

President Barack Obama has been making strides towards improving the laws that ensure trucking safety and security within the commercial transportation industry.

Having electronic log books instead of written records is changing the way some truckers perform their jobs.

Some Alaskan truckers have the important task of transporting natural gas supplies throughout the massive state to areas that are sometimes difficult to reach.

While truckers throughout the country must adhere to federal and state regulations of how much freight may be hauled and at what times these trips can take place, on occasion these laws are put aside due to emergencies.

Illinois passed a new law aimed at benefiting fleet management owners and revising truck driving safety regulations.

Truck drivers in Illinois are breathing a little easier after the state government signed new legislation that will positively benefit those in the trucking industry.

Recently, the trucking industry caught a break from the Obama administration through a new release of 60 million oil drums to help balance out the current demands for fuel in the freight hauling business.

Understanding the bottom line has always been an important aspect of business for fleet management owners.

There are ways to make environmentally-friendly vehicles go hand-in-hand with saving costs for truck company owners.