Broker transparency fight hinges on a single email
Can an FMCSA email force a broker to hand over records? Pink Cheetah’s case against TQL puts the agency’s words and authority under scrutiny.
By Tyson Fisher | September 15, 2026
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News, Courts
News, Truck Parking
Truck parking banned in one state, added in another
Truck parking availability can be hit or miss. Recent activity in two states underlines that point.
By Land Line Media | September 15, 2026
News, State
Better roads or lower taxes? Georgia voters face the choice
Georgia counties will put transportation tax questions before voters. Here’s what the taxes could mean for roads, bridges and drivers.
By Keith Goble | September 15, 2026
News, Crime
Cargo thief gets a dime for $1.5 million crime spree
Following a 6-month cargo theft spree, a judge has sentenced the leader of the crew. Find out how long he’ll be behind bars.
By Ryan Witkowski | September 15, 2026
Federal, News, Courts
Non-domiciled CDL fight shifts into high gear
For the second time in less than a week, FMCSA will be tasked with defending elements of its non-domiciled CDL final rule.
By Mark Schremmer | September 14, 2026
News, State
Heavier harvest loads get green light in Midwest state
To expedite this year’s harvest, one state has granted an exemption for drivers hauling a number of ag products.
By Land Line Media | September 14, 2026
News
Traffic fatalities fall, but some states buck the trend
Traffic fatalities dropped even as Americans drove more miles. But a closer look at the latest estimates reveals some troubling state trends.
By Land Line Media | September 14, 2026
News, Equipment
Recalled, repaired, recalled again: Daimler trucks need another fix
Some Daimler trucks got the wrong fix during an earlier brake-related recall. Now, more than 2,000 are headed back for repairs.
By Land Line Media | September 14, 2026
News
CDL court fight centers around expiring work authorization
Attorneys for DOT say that issuing a CDL nearly eight years past the work authorization is “absurd.” The plaintiffs say that’s what the law allowed.
By Mark Schremmer | September 11, 2026
News, Courts
Truck driver takes concealed carry fight to Supreme Court
Should a state line change where truckers can legally carry a gun? One driver is asking the Supreme Court to hear his concealed carry challenge.
By Tyson Fisher | September 11, 2026
News
DOT’s Duffy: Get ‘fraudsters’ out of trucking
In addition to improving safety, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy says that removing “fraudsters” will benefit legal truck drivers.
By Mark Schremmer | September 11, 2026
News, Crime
A trailer scam warning
A seemingly ordinary trailer can quickly turn into a nightmare scenario for owner-operators and small carriers.
By Land Line Media | September 11, 2026
Federal, News
Motus problems lead to continued pause on biennial update requirement
This week, FMCSA said that the transition to the Motus registration system sparked the need for continued “temporary relief” from biennial updates.
By Mark Schremmer | September 10, 2026
News
9/11 memorial events prompt some road closures, and not just in NYC
As states plan to honor 9/11 victims, road closures could create delays for truckers. Officials are cautioning drivers to plan ahead.
By Land Line Media | September 10, 2026
State, News
Speeders beware: Pennsylvania police could get radar powers
Pennsylvania is the only state that bans municipal police from using speed radar. A new bill could change that.
By Keith Goble | September 10, 2026
News, Courts
Truck drivers win key ruling in misclassification fight
Classified as independent contractors, truck drivers say they paid the costs while the company called the shots. Now, a judge has weighed in.
By Tyson Fisher | September 10, 2026
News, Fuel prices
Fuel cost relief unlikely for some time
Fuel costs have surpassed historic averages. This trend is expected to continue at least in the short-term. Land Line has the details.
By SJ Munoz | September 09, 2026
Federal, News
Feds turn to truckers to assist in ongoing efforts to curb CDL fraud
Feds launch anonymous hotline to crack down on unqualified commercial drivers. Here’s how you can report suspected CDL fraud.
By Land Line Media | September 09, 2026
Federal, News
Another bill sets sights on chameleon carriers
FMCSA has recognized chameleon carriers as a big problem in trucking. A new bill is trying to weed out these bad actors.
By Mark Schremmer | September 09, 2026
News, State, Fuel prices
Pain at the pump: These states are trying to offer a break
Fuel costs are squeezing motorists and truckers. Several states are cutting or delaying fuel tax increases to provide relief.
By Keith Goble | September 09, 2026
News
Thousands of trucking jobs added, but can the rebound stick?
Trucking jobs are up, but is the industry turning a corner or catching its breath? Higher rates offer hope, while familiar pressures remain.
By Tyson Fisher | September 08, 2026
Federal, News
Can DOT ‘unleash’ autonomous vehicles safely?
The DOT’s National Strategy for Automated Vehicles says it plans to “unleash” the technology while prioritizing safety.
By Mark Schremmer | September 08, 2026
News, Crime
Truck driver claimed empty trailer, but police found something
An empty trailer headed to Indianapolis? That’s what the driver told police before a search turned up a surprise worth millions.
By Land Line Media | September 08, 2026
News, State
Hide the plate, dodge the toll? States say enough is enough
Cheap devices can hide or flip a vehicle’s plate. States are cracking down as officials warn they can help drivers dodge tolls and police.
By Keith Goble | September 08, 2026
Federal, OOIDA, News
OOIDA seeks help hauling Dalilah’s Law across finish line
OOIDA says the time is now for Dalilah’s Law to get passed through Congress. The group is asking truckers to contact their lawmakers.
By Mark Schremmer | September 04, 2026