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Lawmakers call for expedited HOS exemptions for faster emergency response

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has requested that the FMCSA expedite and anticipate its regulatory exemption process for Hours of Service (HOS). A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Representatives Mike Bost and Mike Collins, has requested that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expedite and anticipate its regulatory exemption process for […]

6 landmark transportation laws that shaped U.S. infrastructure

Numerous laws were enacted to eventually transform U.S. routes into a vast network of highways that span the entire nation. The United States is known for its extensive highways, which connect different states and facilitate commerce throughout the country. In order for these highways to become an essential part of the national infrastructure and the […]

Brake Safety Day flags 8.7% of trucks

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted a surprise inspection focused on brake safety. On April 22, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted a surprise inspection focused on brake safety. This initiative, whose date is not announced in advance to ensure its effectiveness, aims to ensure compliance with commercial vehicle safety regulations. During the […]

8 of the longest highways in the United States

Get to know the longest highways in the United States, which connect up to 14 states due to their great length. The United States is a vast country, so vast that it has approximately 4 million miles of public roads and 8.3 million miles of lanes, according to the National Highway System. To allow efficient […]

2025 Brake Safety Week: drums and rotors

Inspections will be conducted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the Brake Safety Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the official dates for the upcoming Brake Safety Week, which this year will focus on drums and rotors. The international roadside inspection will take place from August 24 to 30, providing […]

Truck parking shortage: a growing challenge for the U.S. freight industry

This shortage has significant repercussions, affecting not only driver comfort but also road safety and operational efficiency. The shortage of truck parking has become one of the most pressing challenges for the road freight sector in the United States. This is highlighted in the latest study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), which takes […]

Department of Transportation proposes to eliminate obsolete trucking rules

The main goal is to eliminate those rules that are now considered outdated or that impose an unnecessary burden on truck drivers. On May 30, the Department of Transportation proposed cutting and amending more than two dozen federal regulations related to road transportation. While some of these regulations have a relatively minor impact, the main […]

The states with the fastest and slowest drivers in the U.S.

The results of a study showed that less populated states are more likely to have higher average long-distance driving speeds. The United States has strict regulations regarding speed limits. On average, the maximum speed limit is approximately 69 mph, although it can reach up to 70 mph in many jurisdictions. These limits vary by state […]

7 of the oldest and most iconic roadside attractions in the U.S.

From elephants to massive buffalo, some of these roads are home to monuments built decades ago that still stand as local wonders. At first glance, U.S. highways may seem long and monotonous, but many hide secrets that, for those in the know, offer the perfect escape from routine. Across the country, countless routes feature curious […]

Lawmakers and trucking industry unite to combat staged accident fraud

According to the ATA, these sophisticated scams have resulted in multimillion-dollar losses for carriers, exploiting high insurance coverage limits to extort companies. In response to the rise in staged accident scams targeting trucking companies, several Republican members of Congress have called on the U.S. Department of Justice to create a specialized task force to combat […]