Legislation
Hold Harmless Law - This bill was introduced and passed at the request the North Carolina Trucking Association. Effective October 1, 2005, it states that any language in a motor carrier freight contract that purports to indemnify a shipper for that shipper's own negligence or intentional act is void as against public policy.
New "Move Over" Law - Effective July 1, 2006 - expands "Move Over" law and increases penalties.
2007 NC Drug Test Law - Strengthens NC's 2005 law that requires motor carriers to report drug/alcohol test results to DMV within 5 days. The updated law now requires the carrier to report test failures by both employees and APPLICANTS (Compliance Form 1), and to report when an employee or contractor leased to a carrier REFUSES to be tested (Compliance Form 2).
53’ Trailers – NCTA worked with allied interests to update NC’s antiquated law regarding allowable trailer size to simply allow operators to use modern, efficient equipment everywhere that it is safe to do so. The resulting legislation greatly increased the number of miles of NC highways where it is now legal to use 53 foot trailers. The NC Department of Transportation has the authority to designate routes “off-limits” to 53’ trailers as they deem necessary for safety purposes. An explanation along with updated maps is available by clicking here.