State Sen. Mike Gierau wants to quickly change how truckers are ticketed for traveling on the Teton Pass when there is a truck ban. Throughout the year, trucks weighing over 60,000 pounds are not allowed on the Teton Pass, and trailers of any kind are not allowed in the winter….
The Canadian Government has stated that all travelers coming into Canada must now use the ArriveCAN app. All travelers must fill out and submit their information before or when they enter Canada. Currently, all truckers coming into Canada can submit their information in advance. Truckers will be able to submit…
The New Jersey Department of Transportation has issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction on many Interstate highways in New Jersey starting Monday, February 15 at 8 a.m. There is a winter storm expected to make its way through the majority of the state and travel restrictions are being coordinated to…
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information website 511 now has a new feature for truckers. ADOT’s AZ511 (az511.gov) now allows commercial vehicle drivers to plan their routes. This new feature allows truckers to see vehicle restrictions for length and width along with escort requirements. This route planner goes along…
Winter weather driving is not fun and can be quite dangerous for everyone, especially if you driving a large truck. When the roads get really bad, it’s smarter to just stay off of them. In 2018, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation took it one step further and starting banning commercial…
The Department of Transportation made a final rule implementing higher fines for drug/alcohol violations. According to the new regulations, those who violate any part of 49 CFR part 382, subpart G…, could be fined up to (but not exceed) $5,833. Also, fines have been increased for those who violate an…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has posted a bulletin asking for commercial vehicles carrying vaccine shipments to not be deterred or detained. The COVID-19 vaccine is kept cold using dry ice and the CVSA is asking commercial motor vehicle inspectors to not hold up these vehicles unless there is an…
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched a new tire for long-haul fleets. The Fuel Max LHD 2 will be available in early 2021. This new tire offers better fuel efficiency for those traveling on the long hauls and should help lower the cost per mile. When ready, the…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance held its annual Brake Safety Week back in August and 12% of the 43,565 trucks inspected got grounded for bad brakes. The 5,156 commercial vehicles that failed during the week-long brake inspection period were from the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. In the U.S., 13% failed,…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its launching of a new panel of commercial motor vehicle drivers that will be joining the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. The new panel will be providing feedback regarding issues and initiatives that the commercial vehicle community has…