Trucking Laws and Legislation

The National Labor Relations Board plans to file a complaint against Australia's Toll Group- the U.S. trucking carrier for Guess? and Polo Ralph Lauren - for using many unfair labor practices to retaliate against its West Coast employees in the United States for trying to organize a union.

Individuals who have recently completed their CDL training in or near the state of Florida may have some new opportunities for employment.

There has been much discussion recently over the use of cellphones by truckers and how it may affect truck driving safety for all motorists on the road.

Due to trucking employees being in such high demand, some businesses have to close their doors from a lack of staffing.

Although the new ruling about the allocated hours-of-service (HOS) for truckers has many industry organizations concerned, one of the biggest issues may be the wording of the laws itself sanctioned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

While the new rulings on the allowed trucking hours will alter the way many drivers will be operating, those who navigate big rigs are not the only ones to be affected by the law changes.

The new rules for trucking hour limits were officially released recently, which may change the way some drivers adhere to their truck driving safety laws and guidelines in the future.

Toll hikes throughout the country can greatly affect the livelihood of truckers, no matter where they work.

There has been some recent controversy surrounding the trucking ports in Oakland, California, in terms of the conditions that some drivers have to work under while navigating nearby roadways.

Truckers and industry organizations are doing what they can to have their voices heard in Washington when bills are being passed that will directly affect their livelihood.