Higher rates used to mean more trucking jobs. Not this time.
Rising freight rates once signaled more trucking jobs were coming. This time, a variety of factors are changing the equation.
By Tyson Fisher | August 12, 2026
Tyson Fisher
Associate EditorTyson joined Land Line Magazine in March 2014. An award-winning journalist and tireless researcher, his news reports, features and blogs bring depth to our editorial content, backed with solid detail. “Mathing” skills as we call them, are not a known trait in most journalists. Tyson’s love for numbers and research frequently debunk mainstream media reports that grab at the cliche portrayals of the trucking industry. We’re also not sure, but wouldn’t be surprised, if Tyson doesn’t actually have a meteorology degree, too. The “Master of Disaster” brings some of the best natural disaster reporting and what it means to trucking to Land Line.
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News, Truck Parking
Rep. Bost brings truck parking stakeholders to the table
A longtime truck parking advocate in Congress brought industry and government leaders together to confront the crisis in his own district.
By Tyson Fisher | August 07, 2026
News, State, Truck Parking
Paid truck parking experiment at Connecticut service plazas ends quickly
Signs announcing paid truck parking at service plazas caught Connecticut drivers by surprise. Just weeks later, the signs are gone.
By Tyson Fisher | August 06, 2026
OOIDA, News, Federal
OOIDA: Truckers face a costly tradeoff in EPA’s emission proposal
Ending DEF derates sounds like a win for truckers, but the rest of EPA’s diesel emission proposal makes the picture more complicated.
By Tyson Fisher | July 30, 2026
News, Equipment
Mack, Volvo join push to end 5-mph DEF crawls
The EPA urged manufacturers to make DEF failures less disruptive. Mack and Volvo are the latest to put that guidance into action.
By Tyson Fisher | July 30, 2026
News
Cross-border trucking gains face tariff test … again
Cross-border trucking posted another strong month, but new tariffs and stalled trade talks could quickly change the outlook.
By Tyson Fisher | July 27, 2026
News, Courts
Post-Montgomery $600M aftershock rocks C.H. Robinson
A jury just delivered a $600 million warning about what broker liability could look like after Montgomery, and it doesn’t look good.
By Tyson Fisher | July 24, 2026
Federal, News
Congress moves to protect truckers from another DEF policy flip-flop
EPA eased DEF headaches for truckers. Now lawmakers want to make sure a future administration can't undo those changes. Find out how.
By Tyson Fisher | July 17, 2026
Federal, News
Speak now: EPA opens public comment on truck emission changes
Not happy about the EPA scaling back truck emission-related warranties, but want to keep changes to DEF inducements? Let the agency know.
By Tyson Fisher | July 16, 2026
News
Who’s watching your vehicle? Report raises new concerns about license plate readers
Automated license plate readers promise safer streets, but a new report reveals a network that is closer to Big Brother.
By Tyson Fisher | July 14, 2026
Federal, News
EPA revises truck emission rules, but did it go far enough?
EPA is making changes to a 2023 truck emission rule criticized by the trucking industry. Some, but not all, of the changes are good for...
By Tyson Fisher | July 10, 2026
Federal, News, Courts
The rise and fall of truck driver prevailing wages under Davis-Bacon
A fight over prevailing wages for truck drivers has come to an end after a decade of back-and-forth between White House administrations
By Tyson Fisher | July 09, 2026
News, Courts
Can brokers trust FMCSA safety ratings? New C.H. Robinson case raises questions
C.H. Robinson may have lost at the Supreme Court, but another broker liability fight could have even broader implications for the industry.
By Tyson Fisher | July 07, 2026
News
Freight rates are booming. So why are trucking jobs disappearing?
Trucking jobs continue to vanish despite the strongest freight rates in years. Find out what's driving the disconnect.
By Tyson Fisher | July 06, 2026
Courts, News
Truck driver scores second court win in criminal history discrimination case
A truck driver’s case over criminal history discrimination could affect how employers handle second-chance applicants in one state.
By Tyson Fisher | July 02, 2026
News
Cross-border freight rebounds ahead of critical USMCA review
Cross-border freight rebounded from last year's tariff slump, but the upcoming USMCA review could reshape North American trucking for years.
By Tyson Fisher | July 01, 2026
News, Courts
More broker liability cases shift after Supreme Court ruling
What's next for freight brokers after the Supreme Court’s liability ruling? Two pending cases may provide some answers.
By Tyson Fisher | June 29, 2026
News, State, Courts, Federal
California and Trump administration square off again over emission rules
Trump’s campaign against California emissions rules has expanded to four more waivers that cover everything from vehicles to lawn equipment.
By Tyson Fisher | June 24, 2026
News, Equipment
Daimler eases DEF headaches with new software
Truckers frustrated by DEF-related slowdowns may welcome Daimler’s latest software update affecting hundreds of thousands of trucks.
By Tyson Fisher | June 22, 2026
News, Courts
Cummins, carrier settle lawsuit over denied X15 warranty claims
Cummins said two engine failures were caused by dirt, which is not under warranty. The carrier disagreed and took the manufacturer to court.
By Tyson Fisher | June 19, 2026
Federal, News
Brokers want FMCSA to draw a bright line between safe and unsafe carriers
A Supreme Court ruling has freight brokers asking FMCSA for something it has struggled to provide: carrier safety standards with teeth.
By Tyson Fisher | June 15, 2026
Federal, News
Cheap van trailers could soon cost a lot more
Federal trade officials hit some Chinese trailer imports with duties exceeding 200%, while more penalties could still be coming for Mexico.
By Tyson Fisher | June 12, 2026
News, Truck Parking, Federal
Congress opens the spigot on truck parking funding
Congress and DOT are putting serious money behind truck parking, with nearly $1.2 billion proposed or approved.
By Tyson Fisher | June 11, 2026
News
Trucking’s recovery comes with a catch: fewer jobs
The freight market is showing signs of life, but trucking jobs continue to move in the opposite direction. What is causing continued capacity contraction?
By Tyson Fisher | June 09, 2026
Federal, News
House resolution puts spotlight on sharing the road with trucks
Truck safety awareness is getting support on Capitol Hill as lawmakers back FMCSA's "Our Roads, Our Safety" campaign.
By Tyson Fisher | June 09, 2026