Trucker Asks FMCSA to Stop Random Drug Test Notices on Drivers' Days Off
Trucker Nathan Weidert petitioned FMCSA to bar random drug test orders while CDL drivers are off duty. FMCSA says it is under consideration. It is not a rule.
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Ohio Widens Red-Dyed Diesel Use as Prices Stay Near Record
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an order widening red-dyed diesel use on highways through Dec. 31, 2026. OOIDA says it will provide minimal relief to truckers.
El Paso Truck Inspection Operation Finds 23 Violations on Day One
El Paso police say 11 truck inspections on Transmountain Road on Oct. 21 found 23 violations, 7 of them out-of-service. The safety operation is ongoing.
Pennsylvania Bill Would Let County Bridge Money Fix Town Bridges
Pennsylvania's SB205 would let counties spend a $5 million yearly state bridge fund on town-owned bridges too. It passed the Senate and a House committee.
ELD and Hours of Service Rules Explained in Plain English
The federal hours of service rules for truck drivers in plain English: the 11 and 14 hour limits, 30 minute break, 34 hour restart, sleeper split and ELDs.
Maryland and Delaware Snow and Ice Laws: Truckers Face Fines Up to $1,500
Maryland's snow and ice removal law took effect Oct. 1, 2026, and Delaware's is already in effect. Here are the fines for truck drivers and the trailer-roof problem drivers keep raising.
New Jersey Bills Would Require Truck GPS and Target Low Bridges and Overweight Rigs
New Jersey lawmakers are considering bills to require truck-specific GPS, clarify local truck routes, study weight limits and add weigh-in-motion scales near weak bridges.