Trucking Laws and Legislation

Oftentimes, fleet management requires business owners to monitor trucking safety while their drivers are on the road to ensure the protection of all motorists.

Government officials from both Mexico and the U.S. have been in constant contact discussing the delicate balance needed to transport goods over the country's borders.

Hauling freight across the borders of Canada and Mexico is sometimes and important facet of business for fleet management owners.

Unfortunately, stressed-out truckers sometimes resort to altering their log sheets so they can haul freight for longer periods of time than legally allowed.

The baby boomer generation is getting older, and more of them are on the roads than ever before, with numbers expected to double within the next ten years.

How much a truck is legally allowed to haul can make the difference between big profits and a struggling business.

Although an increase in taxes on fuel may cause some short term headaches, a recent national survey found that many drivers are in favor of additional taxes if the roads are well-maintained and other driving conditions are improved, reports Trucking Info.

While experiencing uncertain economic times, one state is taking charge by offering incentives to drive additional business to their region.

Even when drivers follow all the safety rules while managing their trucks, accidents can still happen.

When diesel fuel prices fluctuate, it can greatly affect trucking companies and how they handle their costs.