Delays prompt feds to reissue waiver regarding medical certification
States have struggled to implement new rules for medical certification of truckers. FMCSA has reissued a waiver to help during the transition.
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States ring in new year with fuel rate changes
The new year is arriving with more than fireworks and resolutions. For drivers, it also brings a fresh round of fuel tax changes at the...
Is Standard Forwarding closing for good or just ‘temporarily?’
From growth mode to shutdown chatter. Something changed fast for Standard Forwarding, and nobody’s saying everything out loud yet.
Lawmakers prepare return to work, target left-lane habits
Legislation on left-lane rules is under review at statehouses. There could be potential changes affecting both truckers and motorists.
CVSA urges feds to keep paper medical cards until all states catch up to new rules
The rollout of new medical certification rules has been a struggle. CVSA says feds should allow drivers to do this until the bugs are worked...
FMCSA punts medical certification reg deadline, again
FMCSA issued its second waiver, allowing truckers to carry a medical certificate, because 10 states remain noncompliant.
Capitol Christmas Tree travels 3,000 miles from Nevada to D.C.
For the 55th year, the Capitol Christmas tree was harvested from a national forest and transported to Washington, D.C.
I-71 traffic alert
I-71 is one of the most heavily trafficked trucking corridors across Kentucky. A project to ease congestion is now underway.
States still lagging behind on medical certification rule
Ten states are still not compliant with new medical certification rules. Find out which states and what the feds are doing to help truckers.
Preliminary stats reveal lower rate of traffic deaths
NHTSA’s preliminary stats are in, and the number of traffic deaths is on the decline. This is despite an increase in driving.
FMCSA extends medical certification waiver
A dozen states are still not compliant with new federal medical certification regulations. Here’s what FMCSA is doing to help drivers.
Kentucky installing speed enforcement devices
Automated speed enforcement devices are being added to certain Kentucky highways following the passage of new state laws.
2025 guide to U.S. and Canadian chain laws
Keep this guide to chain laws on-hand for driving in winter weather in the U.S. and Canada.
Speed cameras, red-light cameras focus of new state laws
Speed cameras and red-light cameras are the focus of legislative action adopted in states around the country.
Traffic fatalities plummet despite record driving levels
Americans are hitting the road like never before – but traffic fatalities are heading in the opposite direction.
States adding electric vehicle charging
More options for electric vehicle charging recently opened, while others are planned in the near future.
States continue to be noncompliant with new medical certification regs
Two months after new medical certification regs went into effect, some states are still not up to speed. Here’s how FMCSA is trying to help.
States act to address lane splitting, lane filtering
Multiple states have acted to set rules for lane splitting and lane filtering maneuvers under certain circumstances.
Arizona rolls out AI-based truck parking availability system
Arizona’s latest efforts to address truck parking involve the use of AI. Here’s what the state is doing to help drivers find safe parking.
The Truck Parking Zone – August/September 2025
As the trucking industry awaits additional government funding for truck parking, private-sector investment continues to grow.
States adopt rules on red-light, speed cameras
Speed and red-light cameras are the focus of new rules enacted in multiple states. Elsewhere, related legislation was vetoed or remains active.
State DOT campaign targets bridge strikes
Several states are part of a campaign to minimize bridge strikes. The effort is supported by the Eastern Transportation Coalition.
Thirteen states impose fuel tax changes July 1
The first of July marks the implementation of a mix of increases and decreases to fuel tax rates in states across the nation.
Carrying your medical certification card will soon be a thing of the past
New rules for medical certification aim to make it easier for truckers to stay compliant. Find out what’s changing.
Bridge repairs to disrupt traffic in Philly, Louisville
Bridge repairs in Philadelphia as well as in the Louisville area are expected to impact traffic. Question is, for how long?