Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
The Latest
Federal, News
FMCSA proposes new guidance on yard moves
FMCSA is proposing changes to its guidance regarding how commercial motor vehicles should record “yard moves” in the hours of service.
Features
Here are Land Line’s top stories and podcasts for 2020
Hours of service reform, coronavirus concerns, and a trucker-friendly drive thru were among Land Line’s top stories of 2020.
Tolls
Toll rates on Pennsylvania Turnpike increase on Jan. 3
This is your annual reminder that toll rates along the Pennsylvania Turnpike will increase by 6% at the beginning of the year.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – December 2020
Let’s end this tumultuous year with some positive vibes. This final Parking Zone installment for 2020 is mostly positive truck parking news.
Crime & Courts
Appeals court affirms ‘zero verdict’ in truck crash case
In an odd case of looking a gift horse in the mouth, a federal appeals court ruled Red River Supply owes nothing for a truck crash.
Opinion
Driver turnover: the stark reality behind the statistics
For the thousands of men and women involved, driver turnover is more than a statistic. It’s a matter of serious personal consequence.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s 2020 Year in Review
OOIDA’s Mike Matousek, Lewie Pugh, Collin Long and Jay Grimes recap trucking’s 2020 and look ahead to 2021 on ‘Live From Exit 24.’
News, State
Michigan Legislature approves testing organic additive to clear roads
A bill approved by the Michigan Legislature would authorize the state to test an organic additive to help keep roads and bridges clear.
News
Group wants Georgia to consider I-75 truck-only lane extension
A group of stakeholders in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee want Georgia to extend the truck-only lane project and address truck parking.
Federal, News
Clearinghouse hits traffic jam as Jan. 5 deadline looms
Several owner-operators have informed Land Line that they are experiencing difficulties registering for FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
