Federal, News
CDL changes would hinder safety, truckers say
Hundreds of truck drivers have spoken out against proposed changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL requirements.
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Podcast: Expert – trucking’s inefficiencies put the burden on drivers
Whether it’s lease-purchase agreements, compensation or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts about how to change things.
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News, State
Tennessee adding weigh-in-motion technology
Tennessee transportation officials say the state will be adding weigh-in-motion systems at 28 interstate and state highway locations.
News, State
Daylight saving time debated in 30 states
The practice of changing clocks for daylight saving time is under review in many states around the nation and in Washington, D.C.
Federal, News
OOIDA to truckers: Tell FMCSA about predatory lease-purchase agreements
OOIDA is telling its members to take advantage of FMCSA’s upcoming meeting about predatory lease-purchase agreements in trucking.
Federal, News
Underride committee to focus on side guards at March 13 meeting
Side underride crashes will be the focus of the next meeting of NHTSA’s Advisory Committee on Underride Protection.
News, State
Towing reforms near passage in multiple states
Two state legislatures send bills to their governor to address predatory towing; multiple states continue to discuss similar pursuits.
News, Tolls
Lane closures coming as part of North Carolina toll road expansion
The Triangle Expressway in the Raleigh, N.C., area is in the midst of an expansion project that will add 10 miles to the toll road.
News, Truck Parking
A man’s plan to add 45,000 truck parking spaces
American truckers need many thousands of additional truck parking spaces. A longtime industry executive plans to add thousands.
Opinion
Who does Rep. Dusty Johnson really work for?
Aside from truck parking, Rep. Dusty Johnson’s legislative policies are harmful to truck drivers. Land Line looks at who is calling the shots.
News, State
Five states take steps to expand move-over rules
Move-over legislation from New Jersey to Georgia would add to the growing list of states to include all highway users in the safety rules.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Federal court finds small-business reporting rule unconstitutional
The Corporate Transparency Act, which requires small businesses to submit personal information to the federal government, has taken a major blow.