MAP-21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141), was signed into law by President Obama on July 6, 2012. It is the first long-term highway authorization enacted since 2005. It sets highway safety as a national goal.
The changes brought about by MAP-21 are extensive and impact almost every area of the trucking industry. A complete copy of the legislation can be found HERE Lawyers handling trucking cases should make sure they review this legislation in detail. Much of the legislation has gone into effect, other provisions go into effect in October.