The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program has given relevant federal and state agencies greater latitude to hike up annual vehicle inspections. Termination Act, carriers can now offer discounted rates in exchange for a cap on their liability for lost or damaged goods. The use of standard double trailer combinations using pup trailers is legal in all fifty states. The use of long combination trailers not only reduces cost, but also promotes safety with fewer trucks on the road. Safety has been a major issue in the trucking industry.
Driver fatigue is the top cause of accidents involving trucks.
Under the current regulations, drivers are allowed ten hours on the road, followed by an eight-hour rest. Drivers can not drive more than seventy hours during an eight-day period. Black boxes have been installed in newer trucks which monitors the performance of the vehicle. This forces drivers to comply with driving hour regulations. Environmental The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's policies have increased air quality regulations.