In brief: weigh stations, young drivers, and fuel tax reform in the trucking industry

South Carolina debuts virtual weigh stations for trucking, as ATA pushes youth driver program, and states debate fuel policies. South Carolina launches virtual weigh stations for trucks South Carolina has begun implementing virtual weigh stations with the aim of improving road safety and freight transportation efficiency. In a collaboration between the state Department of Transportation […]
The importance of truck weigh stations

Weigh stations are checkpoints designated by the USDOT to ensure trucks are complying with the weight limit. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) sets strict regulations on truck weight limits to maintain road conditions and, especially, to ensure driver safety. These limits require carriers to comply with the allowed quantities, and truck weigh stations have […]