Federal, News
NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
Listen Now
Podcast: CDL training with Chester the chicken
A truck driving school has a unique instructor on staff – a chicken. Plus, we’ll share what goes into planning for a series of superloads.
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Opinion
Driver retention was the surprising top story of 2021
In a crazy year full of momentous stories for the small-business trucker, one stands out as the top story, says Land Line’s Chuck Robinson.
Business, Equipment
Drivers with ELDs on the 3G network need to act
Starting in early 2022, the 3G wireless network is phasing out, so drivers with ELDS that rely on the 3G need to upgrade to 4G or 5G.
News, State
Enhanced commercial vehicle enforcement coming to Arizona
The Arizona Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety announced a new plan for commercial vehicle enforcement.
Federal, News
Buttigieg to speak at 2022 Transportation Research Board meetings
The Transportation Research Board’s annual meetings will feature U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as the keynote speaker.
News, State
South Dakota launches revamped trucking information website
Major updates to South Dakota’s Trucking Info website is a one-stop-shop for all things relevant to trucking in the Mount Rushmore State.
Analysis, News
Big news for big carriers in 2021
The big carriers made some big moves in 2021. Land Line’s John Bendel recaps what happened, and what it means for trucking in 2022.
Breaking, COVID-19
COVID-19: The latest info brought to you by OOIDA and Land Line
OOIDA & Land Line are compiling information specifically for truckers on COVID-19 regulatory relief and the statewide crowd and restaurant restrictions. We are updating this page regularly as the news breaks.
News, OOIDA
Year’s end is the nomination deadline for the OOIDA Board of Directors
Dec. 31 is the deadline for nominations to the OOIDA Board of Directors. Help guide the Association and push positive change for drivers.
Business, Equipment, News
New lighting standards in Canada seek to thwart ‘phantom vehicles’
Transport Canada’s new lighting standards aim to eliminate the risk of “phantom vehicles” being driven in the dark without headlights.
Crime & Courts, News
Resentencing hearing set for driver in fatal I-70 crash
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos has a resentencing hearing. He was sentenced to 110 years in prison for causing a deadly 2019 Denver area crash.