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Kentucky troopers find ‘numerous tire-related issues’ at I-24 scale facility
The Kentucky State Patrol (KSP) highlighted numerous serious tire defects uncovered by monitoring technology at a scale facility in Kuttawa this week.On October 28, 2026, KSP Public Information Officer Michael Smith took to social media to share serious tire violations discovered this week at the Interstate 24 East scale facility.KSPSmith said that KSP officers monitoring trucks at the I-24 facility…
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Can truckers refuse to haul in bad weather?
If it would be legitimately unsafe to operate, the short answer to the question in the headline here is "yes," as detailed in this adaptation of an installment in Overdrive's "Trucking Law" series. In it, attorney Paul Taylor of the Truckers Justice Center details just what protections the Surface Transportation…
Can truck drivers use CBD oil or other hemp-derived products?
Across the country, more and more states are decriminalizing and outright legalizing marijuana, and meanwhile CBD, an extract of industrial hemp plants, a legal cousin to marijuana, has emerged as an effective treatment for everything from chronic pain to anxiety and sleep disorders. But despite the warming national attitudes toward the…
What happens if you fail your DOT exam?
When a Certified Medical Examiner isn't up on current guidelines for CDL holders, it's possible a driver will fail a health exam for an invalid reason. Getting a second opinion is one way to handle that problem.A lot of commercial drivers are fearful of failing a DOT physical exam and…
Why you can tell your attorney anything – almost
Discussions of previous acts, such as speeding or log book violations that went undetected, are generally subject to attorney-client privilege.Max HeineThere are a couple of surefire ways for attorneys to find themselves disbarred. One is to violate attorney-client privilege. This happens to be one of the things I get asked…
Safety violations can lead to criminal penalties
It’s a felony for a shipper or receiver to require a driver to hire a lumper without getting reimbursed.Max HeineMany drivers assume that the only risk they have in violating a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) is being placed out of service by an enforcement officer and getting a mark…
Truckers’ four favorite myths about COVID-19 vaccines
Although COVID vaccines used in the United States are seeing widespread success, many commercial drivers are hesitant to receive them due to unfounded fears over safety.While truck drivers have not yet been officially designated essential workers in the COVID-19 fight, there is no doubt they play an essential role in…