Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Economist – pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking
A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about intrastate and interstate truckers.
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Crime & Courts, Federal, News, State
Federal government offers no position in CRST no-hire agreement case
The federal government has officially taken no position on a “no-hire agreement” federal lawsuit filed against CRST and other transport companies.
Crime & Courts, News
Two indicted in deadly smuggling case
Two indicted in connection to a human smuggling operation that resulted in the death of 53 migrants. Charges could result in life in prison or death penalty.
News, State
New Jersey expands zero-emission incentive program; includes heavy-duty trucks
New Jersey program offers businesses incentives for purchasing zero-emissions vehicles. With additional funds, program will soon include heavy-duty vehicles.
Business, Equipment
New diesels can cut emissions faster than electric trucks, study says
In powering big trucks, diesels do better than just hold their own in cutting emissions compared to electric trucks, a trade group says.
Elections, News, State
California counties move forward with transportation questions for fall ballots
Multiple California counties are moving forward with plans to include transportation tax questions on their November ballots.
Federal, News
FMCSA to host apprenticeship program webinar
FMCSA’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program is a three-year program to help individuals ages 18-20 explore trucking careers.
Features, News
Riding shotgun: Program aims to pair truckers and pets
Too many pets and not enough homes. Why one Tennessee animal shelter is turning to truckers to find homes for pets during a rise in incoming animals.
Federal, News, Truck Parking
Rep. Mike Bost talks truck parking
Land Line Now caught up with Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., to discuss his Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act and contacting elected officials.
Crime & Courts, News
Former US Xpress attorney disbarred for fraud
A lawyer who defrauded US Xpress with false EEOC complaints while he was the carrier’s in-house counsel has been barred from practicing law.
Features, OOIDA, Truck Shows
Commercial Chaos for a Cure draws OOIDA tour trailer back to Iowa
Marty Ellis is looking forward to visiting Sanborn, Iowa, to take join the Commercial Chaos for a Cure fundraiser and tour a truck museum.
