Congress takes first step toward tackling truck parking crisis
No, $200 million won’t fix the truck parking crisis. Provisions for truck parking and English proficiency show that Congress is listening.
By Mark Schremmer | March 01, 2026
Category: Current News
Truck parking moonshot: 40,000 spaces in three years
A DOT insider wants to build 1,000 truck parking facilities in three years, but the devil is in the details. Find out what’s being proposed.
By Tyson Fisher | March 01, 2026
EPA turns up the heat on truck emission rules
EPA is challenging the status quo on truck emissions. One week, two big moves, and a lot of unanswered questions.
By Mark Schremmer | March 01, 2026
Should EVs be allowed to haul hazardous materials?
EV battery fires have been a problem for emergency responders. Knowing that, should electric trucks be allowed to haul hazmat?
By Mark Schremmer | March 01, 2026
OOIDA persists in message to regulators, lawmakers
OOIDA recently submitted comments to FMCSA regarding a pair of studies and wrote to members of Congress about truckers’ right to repair.
By Mark Schremmer | March 01, 2026
Truck parking is the focus of statehouse action
States are scrambling to fix the truck parking shortage, pitching tax breaks and new spaces as drivers struggle to find a safe place to stop.
By Keith Goble | March 01, 2026
Undocumented truck drivers face tough new state crackdowns
States are zeroing in on undocumented truck drivers, with tougher penalties and stricter rules on the table.
By Keith Goble | March 01, 2026
The Truck Parking Zone – March/April 2026
From Texas to Philly, more streets are going “No Truck Parking.” The signs keep popping up, and drivers are left hunting for legal spots.
By Tyson Fisher | March 01, 2026
Deliver the truth about trucking
Do you want to weigh in on trucking issues but aren’t sure how to go about it? Let Land Line walk you through it.
By Mark Schremmer | March 01, 2026
OOIDA relishes incremental wins, seeks more in next highway bill
Behind OOIDA, truckers are no longer ignored. And with the highway bill approaching, small steps could soon turn into monumental victories.
By Mark Schremmer | March 01, 2026
New safety objectives start with trained, qualified truck drivers
FMCSA says it is committed to ensuring that only the most qualified truck drivers are allowed to operate on U.S. highways.
By Mark Schremmer | February 03, 2026
DOT determined to address non-domiciled CDLs despite detour
The DOT wanted to take immediate action on non-domiciled CDLs. A lawsuit slowed things down, but a rulemaking is in the works.
By Mark Schremmer | February 03, 2026
Heat turned up in fight between California, DOT
Before Jan. 7, the fight between the DOT and California was mostly relegated to social media and verbal threats. Then, things escalated.
By Mark Schremmer | February 03, 2026
Truck emission rules: what changed, what didn’t
Truck emission rules changed fast last year, but the rumors changed faster. Here’s what’s real, what’s hype and what still applies.
By Tyson Fisher | February 03, 2026
Under-21 bill takes ‘common-sense’ approach
A new bill attempts to address a criticism of the current rules without setting under-21 truckers loose across the country.
By Mark Schremmer | February 03, 2026
State Watch – February 2026
This month’s edition of State Watch takes a look at transportation pursuits in nine statehouses around the nation.
By Keith Goble | February 03, 2026
States move to sideline road-unready truck drivers and others
Tougher licensing laws are being pursued as states move to block unsafe truck drivers and others before they hit the highway.
By Keith Goble | February 03, 2026
Several states may consider left lane bills to restrict trucks
Left-lane limits for truck drivers could be coming soon as several state legislatures review new traffic laws.
By Keith Goble | February 03, 2026
The hard way or the E-Z way?
Truck driver vs E-ZPass: A trucking company says nearly $100K vanished to bad toll math. A class-action lawsuit is now in play.
By Tyson Fisher | February 03, 2026
OOIDA backs hours-of-service provisions, but says drivers must be in charge
FMCSA plans to conduct two hours-of-service pilot programs in 2026. Find out what will be studied and what OOIDA had to say.
By Tyson Fisher | February 03, 2026
Lawmaker remembered for being a friend to truckers
A fourth-generation farmer, Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., was remembered as someone who appreciated hard work and the truck driving profession.
By Mark Schremmer | February 03, 2026
Regulators call out CDL mills, driver shortage myth
The DOT is pushing back against the driver shortage myth and has turned its attention to making sure that only qualified drivers get a CDL.
By Mark Schremmer | December 01, 2025
Lawmakers aim to ensure truckers can read, speak the language
Every time you turned around, there was another bill aimed at making sure truckers can speak English. Let Land Line break it down for you.
By Mark Schremmer | December 01, 2025
New bill aims to make DOT’s non-domiciled CDL rule a law
The Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act would simply make the Trump administration’s emergency interim final rule a law.
By Mark Schremmer | December 01, 2025
OOIDA tells regulators to pump the brakes on autonomous vehicle hype
Regulators and lawmakers are told that autonomous vehicles will be safer than human drivers. But is that really the case?
By Land Line Media | December 01, 2025