N.Y., N.J. legislative efforts threaten independent contractor status

Idaho ups truck weight limit to 129,000 pounds

In deciding to permanently adopt a recent pilot program, Idaho is implementing July 1 a law that will allow trucks weighing up to 129,000 pounds on some roads. The bill was signed into law last week by Idaho ...

Maryland House bill proposes fuels-tax changes

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley has joined governors and legislatures in states from Virginia to Michigan in looking at shifting fuel-tax burdens in part to wholesalers to fund highway infrastructure. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s five-year transportation ...

Illinois OKs temp licenses for illegal immigrants

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn soon is expected to sign legislation that will allow residents to apply for driver’s licenses, regardless of immigration status. On Jan. 8, the Democrat governor said he looked forward to signing SB ...

Oregon testing rock salt to bolster de-icing on treacherous roads

Nevada adds mobile inspection bypass

Nevada has become the 15th state to adopt the Drivewyze PreClear bypass service, which uses tablets, smartphones and select Electronic On-Board Recorders to provide commercial vehicles with inspection site bypass opportunities. Drivewyze PreClear is the ...

Groups fight human trafficking

The Colorado Motor Carriers Association, Colorado Truckstop Conference, locally elected and law enforcement officials kicked off an education and awareness campaign focused on combating human trafficking of underage children who are being forced to engage ...