Trucker rescued from Texas flood after ‘truck started slipping fast’
A record flood is affecting Texas Hill County for the second consecutive year. A trucker from California was among those rescued.
By SJ Munoz | July 17, 2026
SJ Munoz
Staff WriterSJ Munoz joined the Land Line Media team in 2020. He brings a variety of skills to the job as he has experience as a reporter, photographer and in radio.
Munoz has worked for local radio stations and daily newspapers. He’s also written for Omaha Magazine, the Lawrence Journal-World, and PrepsKC.com. Before joining Land Line, SJ worked as a copy writer for a Kansas City-based real estate company.
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Federal, News
NHTSA scolds autonomous developers
Recent high-profile incidents involving autonomous vehicles have prompted the federal government to tell AV developers to get it together.
By SJ Munoz | July 10, 2026
News, Fuel prices
Fuel, oil price rebound could be short-lived
The Energy Information Administration has updated its outlook for fuel, oil prices and more.
By SJ Munoz | July 09, 2026
News, Courts
Trucking group sues New York City
A trucking group and its members have filed a lawsuit over a city law they say targets truckers specifically.
By SJ Munoz | July 06, 2026
News
ATHS announces this year’s hall of fame class
The American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame will expand with the induction of three individuals later this year.
By SJ Munoz | June 29, 2026
News, State, Tolls
Taking a toll: Drivers face another rate increase
High demand has led one state to adjust toll rates before the end of the month. How much more will drivers pay?
By SJ Munoz | June 26, 2026
News, Business
A freight market recovery?
A shift in the freight market is ongoing, Positive indicators were found throughout the latest OOIDA Foundation freight market update. Mother’s Day, Roadcheck week and...
By SJ Munoz | June 26, 2026
News, Fuel prices
EIA report: Oil demand could provide some fuel relief
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released its June outlook. Fuel expectations were among the major takeaways.
By SJ Munoz | June 10, 2026
News, Fuel prices
Thinking beyond the fuel pump
Fuel costs are always at the forefront of a trucking operation, especially when there’s a surge in prices.
By SJ Munoz | June 08, 2026
News, State
Wisconsin truck drivers are vital to state’s freight plan
Wisconsin is updating its freight plan. Truck drivers doing business in the state can have their say on what’s directly affecting them.
By SJ Munoz | June 04, 2026
News
Freight market remains shaky
Certain indicators continue to point towards a long-awaited freight market upcycle, but global unrest weighs heavily.
By SJ Munoz | May 27, 2026
News
Truck insurance costs keep climbing even as crash rates fall
How is the trucking industry responding to a significant rise in truck insurance costs? Recent research examined the issue.
By SJ Munoz | May 21, 2026
Opinion
Driverless dystopia
A neighborhood woke up to dozens of driverless vehicles circling a cul-de-sac. What happens when thousands hit the road?
By SJ Munoz | May 21, 2026
News, State
Truck drivers warned to use detour or pay up
Fines will be issued for truck drivers who fail to use a detour during a Kansas DOT project on state Highway 156.
By SJ Munoz | May 15, 2026
News
Global unrest still impacting fuel, energy markets
Fuel and other energy markets continue to reflect global unrest. Recent analysis details the effects going forward.
By SJ Munoz | May 14, 2026
News
Law enforcement warns against heavier trucks
A group of law enforcement veterans recently addressed lawmakers, providing their take on truck size and weight limits.
By SJ Munoz | May 06, 2026
News
California DMVs adopt new AV rules
The testing and deployment of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles will be covered by new AV regulations in the Golden State.
By SJ Munoz | May 04, 2026
News
A better road ahead for the freight economy?
It’s been a tough four-plus years for freight and the larger trucking economy. Will the rest of 2026 provide more promise?
By SJ Munoz | May 01, 2026
News
Key Bridge rebuild deal falls apart over cost concerns
The Key Bridge rebuild is moving forward, but not with the contractor Maryland originally picked. Here’s what changed.
By SJ Munoz | April 30, 2026
News
Texas AG puts CDL training schools on notice
CDL training in Texas is under a microscope after the state’s attorney general announced a statewide investigation.
By SJ Munoz | April 29, 2026
News, State
Emergency declared as supply chain disruptions hit farms
Fertilizer demand is climbing, but supply chain problems are getting in the way. One state is taking action by loosening rules for truck drivers.
By SJ Munoz | April 24, 2026
News
Next freight market cycle nearing
It’s getting there, but the elements needed to start the next freight market cycle aren’t quite where they need to be.
By SJ Munoz | April 23, 2026
News
Federal agencies plan to address traffic bottlenecks
A plan focused on traffic bottlenecks across the country will be a collaboration between states and the federal administration.
By SJ Munoz | April 21, 2026
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices expected to stay high as uncertainty lingers
Diesel prices have soared as global supply drops, but how long this lasts is far from clear. The Department of Energy’s outlook gives us a...
By SJ Munoz | April 10, 2026