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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Today's Show
‘Can you clean up my driving record?’
On air at 7 p.m., Online at 8 p.m. ET – We’ll hear some of the most frequently asked questions the team at Road Law receives.
News, State
Alabama CDL trainer and Georgia examiner busted on fraud charges
A CDL training academy owner has been indicted for his role in falsifying DOT exams, while a CDL examiner pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme.
News
FMCSA fills in details on second hours-of-service listening session
In September, truckers will have another opportunity to provide their input on hours of service to FMCSA leaders at a listening session in Washington, D.C.
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Dorian projected to hit Florida on Labor Day as major hurricane
In terms of road funding, the latest case of the self-inflicted wound is in Pennsylvania, where enormous amounts of highway money go anywhere but highways.
News, State
The Parking Zone – August 2019
Land Line’s oundup of the latest truck parking-related issues across the United States, ranging from proposed legislation to new truck stops.
News
New Texas law should shorten port of entry wait times
A new law in Texas addresses increases in trade traffic along the Texas-Mexico border. The new law aims to aid perishable loads crossing into South Texas.
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Maine Legislature adds bond question to fall ballot
Maine voters get to decide whether or not to support Maine DOT’s work plan with a question on the fall ballot.
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Spotted lanternfly quarantine: egg-laying season begins in September
Spotted lanternflies begin laying their eggs in September. Drivers heading to quarantine zones need to be on the lookout for those egg masses.
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Time running out to file IRS Form 2290
Little time remains for truck owners to pay their federal highway use tax for heavy vehicles.
Features
It’s Bristol, baby, and car haulers brought the show
Race roadies run, wrench, babysit. NASCAR fans may not see how instrumental truckers are to a race, but drivers like Clint Bowyer and NASCAR officials do.
