Truckers blast regulations as USDOT calls for feedback

Hundreds of public comments reveal industry frustration over rules deemed ineffective and harmful. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) received nearly 300 public comments after opening a call to review existing transportation regulations, as part of an executive order issued by the Trump Administration. The order mandates that for every new regulation proposed, at least […]
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 […]