The federal government has been overseeing the highways since they enacted the Federal Aid Highway Act in 1956, which was designed to preserve the nation’s infrastructure while at the same time keeping private vehicles and commercial vehicles mobile. To ensure that commercial trucks and buses are operating in accordance with the law, it is up to the individual states to regulate this compliance.
The Department of transportation (DOT), continuously update these regulations and make them available for public viewing on their website. It is recommended that all transport companies and driver be familiar with these guidelines.
Source: www.curbsideclassic.com
2. Additional Regulations Regarding Commercial Vehicles (Including Box Trucks)
In 2015 President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). This covers the next five fiscal years and oversees the various regulations covering the use of and oversight of America’s highway system. This includes the size classifications of vehicles, such as the box truck.
