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New rules, bills, fines and regulations that affect truck drivers and carriers.

Trucking Laws · Nationwide · October 23, 2026

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.

Trucking Laws · Ohio · October 23, 2026

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.

Trucking Laws · Texas · October 23, 2026

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.

Trucking Laws · Pennsylvania · October 23, 2026

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.

Trucking Laws · Maryland and Delaware · October 22, 2026

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.

Trucking Laws · New Jersey · October 22, 2026

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.