We give thanks to all of the truckers out there who might not be with their loved ones this year.... 

The challenge argued the rule is unconstitutional, that it violates drivers’ fourth amendment rights to privacy and that the rule does not meet standards set by Congress for an ELD mandate.  The court disagreed. 

According to the lawsuit, the fraudulent company, named DOT Authority, used robocalls, emails and text messages that warned of $1,000 in civil penalties or fines for non-compliance, and threatened imminent law enforcement to “scare” the targeted companies into using the company’s registration services.... 

How big of a problem can hacking connected vehicles actually be? Big enough for the FBI and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue a warning in March to manufacturers and the public about maintaining awareness of the potential issues and cyber security threats related to connected vehicle technologies in modern vehicles.

Last week, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on a pending case of a national commercial vehicle carrier wanting to require drivers at its company to be tested for sleep apnea when their body mass index (BMI) is greater than 35..... 

"The problem with people today, of course, is that everyone needs to record themselves doing everything.  So instead of focusing on the road, this guy is focusing on how great he looks on camera. Also, now is probably a good time to talk about hydroplaning...."

The NTSB determined a semi-tractor-trailer driver’s “fatigue, methamphetamine use, and a failure to respond to slow-moving traffic within a work zone” caused the crash..... 

Truckers can expect to see higher gas prices in NJ. Governor Christie is expected to sign the bills by the end of this month with the tax hikes taking effect on November 1st.