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07/08/2024

An emergency declared on July 5 temporarily suspends hours of service for motor carriers and drivers transporting groceries, fuel and other essentials as part of disaster relief efforts in Texas.

Texas has issued several disaster emergencies due to the anticipated impacts of Hurricane Beryl. The storm made landfall on July 8.

07/08/2024

Elijah Bowles, a 60-year-old trucker from Southern California, said he was the victim of an “attempted murder” after receiving a package in the mail that contained a venomous snake.

Venomous snakes, the many uses of crickets, and police in disguise make up this edition of Land Line's edition of Slight Detour.

07/08/2024

Rather than relying on technology to decrease crashes in the trucking industry, research shows that increasing driver pay would help.

Regulating truckers to death hasn’t reduced traffic fatalities, but one researcher has found a way to lower crash rates: increase driver pay.

07/07/2024

The public will have through Aug. 22 to comment on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's proposal to increase fees. To file comments, go to the Regulations.gov website and enter Docket No. PHMSA-2022-0033.

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PHMSA wants to increase the hazmat fees for its federal registration and fee assessment program. Truckers have through Aug. 22 to comment.

07/07/2024

“It’s one thing to have a technology available and prototyped. It’s another thing to mandate it across the U.S.”

– Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary

During a recent Senate hearing, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made an important comment about mandates. Hopefully, he remembers.

07/07/2024

Angels in Illinois?

The Road Angel Truckers Center offers a safe haven to drivers traveling through Illinois. Land Line speaks with the director of the center about what it offe...

07/07/2024

Cargo theft activity reached “new heights” early in 2024, according to one industry insider.

Cargo thefts for the first quarter of 2024 were estimated to cost nearly $155 million, according to a recent report from CargoNet.

07/07/2024

Can the power grid handle a sudden conversion to electric trucks?

A trucking executive wanted to create a facility for a fleet of 30 electric trucks. City officials thought he was joking.

07/06/2024

The July edition of Land Line Magazine is available. Let Land Line's staff highlight some of the content important to truckers.

The newest issue of Land Line Magazine is hot off the press, and the EPA’s new emission standards are the cover story. Some of the magazine’s editorial staff...

07/06/2024

The latest edition of Roses and Razzberries includes kittens and puppies. Let Land Line's video explain.

From two truck drivers who quickly went into hero mode to save lives to a ticket-writing campaign in Pennsylvania, Tyson Fisher, SJ Munoz and Ryan Witkowski ...

07/06/2024

The annual enforcement blitz on both personal and commercial vehicles is set to run July 7-13.

Don’t expect high visibility traffic enforcement to drop off after the Fourth of July. CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver to be July 7-13.

07/06/2024

Legislation in two states on opposite sides of the country that addresses autonomous trucks is nearing the finish line.

Legislation addressing authorization of autonomous vehicles, including large trucks, is a continuing topic at multiple statehouses.

07/06/2024

A new Indiana law allows seat belt usage to be considered in crash lawsuits.

State lawmakers have taken steps to revise rules on pain-and-suffering damages in lawsuits involving heavy-duty trucks.

07/06/2024

Truckers, have you ever had to have a nonconsensual tow? Let the FMCSA know how it went and if more transparency regarding the fees is needed.

FMCSA is giving industry stakeholders another month to provide comments regarding the transparency of towing fees.

07/05/2024

NHTSA said the suggested rear guard standard “would not be reasonable or practicable.”

NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.

07/05/2024

Opponents argued that the Chevron doctrine put too much power in the hands of politically motivated agencies.

The Supreme Court dismantled the Chevron doctrine, a devastating blow to federal agencies’ ability to interpret laws when establishing rules.

07/05/2024

A jury has convicted a New York trucking owner of filing fraudulent documents and making false statements to a federal agency.

Jury convicts New York trucking owner of filing fraudulent documents and statements with FMCSA. Find out how he carried out his scheme.

07/05/2024

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the DOT's commitment to testing safety-sensitive workers for ma*****na will remain regardless of how the drug is classified.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told Congress that truckers will be tested for ma*****na even if the drug is rescheduled.

07/05/2024

In an effort to spark an interest in the trucking industry, a woman in Minnesota has started writing children's books about trucking.


Inspiring youngsters to think about the trucking industry

In an effort to spark an interest in the trucking industry, a woman in Minnesota has started writing children's books about trucking. We speak with her about...

07/05/2024

The Olympics are approaching, but Land Line recently interviewed a different kind of record older. Meet the world's oldest active professional truck driver.

For several decades now, Doyle Archer has mostly gone by one title: professional truck driver. But now, he can add a new one. Guinness World Records recently...

07/05/2024

A move toward electric trucks comes with quite a bit of "Sticker Shock." Let Land Line's Tyson Fisher explain.

New emission standards will effectively force adoption of electric trucks, a move that stakeholders say is way too soon.

07/04/2024

On this Fourth of July, we look back on a story about how the Veterans Community Project provided a home to a former trucker and his dog.

Our series commemorating Military Appreciation Month continues with an Army veteran-turned-former-trucker who’s getting back on his feet thanks to the Vetera...

07/04/2024

Want to catch a truck show this summer? Well, there are plenty of options. Check out Land Line's truck show calendar.

https://landline.media/truck-show-calendar-of-events/

07/04/2024

What do truckers have to say about some of the latest regulatory actions and proposals? Truckers speak out on everything from ma*****na to exemption requests.

Almost every time a federal agency publishes a notice in the Federal Register, the public can comment. Many truckers take advantage.

07/04/2024

A trucking group in British Columbia is seeking input from drivers when it comes to the province’s commercial rest areas.

A Canadian trucking group is asking drivers for feedback on commercial rest areas. Here is how you can provide input.

07/04/2024

Rates are slowly inching toward a more profitable place for van freight. Listen to our interview with Brent Hutto of Truckstop for the latest spot market conditions, with details and important information that could benefit owner-operators.
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07/04/2024

As of Wednesday, July 3, the Interstate 680 bridge, connecting Iowa and Nebraska, remained closed to eastbound traffic entering Iowa.

Several states in the Midwest continue to deal with the effects of flooding and severe weather. Nebraska is the latest to issue an emergency.

07/04/2024

Over the years, we’ve seen numerous cities or counties enforcing federal trucking regulations – and in virtually every case, it raises some real concerns for truck drivers. The latest example is Bexar County, Texas.
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07/04/2024

On Monday, July 8, the Wisconsin State Patrol will begin its annual Trooper in a Truck campaign.

Commercial motor vehicles in Wisconsin may have extra passengers next week. Find out what state troopers are doing to curb dangerous driving.

07/04/2024

Truck and trailer payments: up. Repair and maintenance costs: up. Insurance premiums: also up. You see the trend. Breaking down the American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report on operational costs and putting them into perspective.
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