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Federal, News

Resolutions would overturn DOL’s worker classification rule

Lawmakers have initiated efforts in the House and Senate to overturn the U.S. Department of Labor’s new worker classification rule.

Federal, News

NHTSA to consider drunk driving tech on new cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering requiring technology on new passenger vehicles to prevent drunk driving.

News, Truck Parking

Iowa adds restrooms for truckers at two scale locations

Iowa State Patrol opens restrooms for truckers at two scale locations. Here’s where you can find the new facilities.

Crime & Courts, News

ExxonMobil drops lawsuit challenging denial of trucking operation

Shortly after selling its Southern California asset, ExxonMobil is abandoning a lawsuit to restart operations by using trucks to haul oil.

News, State

Texas declares wildfire emergency

Wildfires continue to devastate Texas, with reports of more than 1 million acres burned as of Tuesday morning. An emergency is in place.

Opinion

Here come the driverless trucks – or not

Driverless trucks are coming. Or at least that’s what they say. Find out what Land Line’s John Bendel says about the latest prediction.

News

Truck Leasing Task Force meeting scheduled at MATS

FMCSA announced that the Truck Leasing Task Force’s next meeting will be March 21 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

Federal, News

Overregulation hurts small businesses, congressman says

Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., believes overregulation can be devastating to small businesses. That’s why he’s introduced the Prove It Act.

Opinion

Driverless trucks will not solve the trucking industry’s problems

Some stakeholders are relying on driverless trucks to solve systemic problems within the industry. However, solutions are already available.

News, OOIDA, Safety & Security

Goodyear announces winners of 2023 Highway Hero Award

Two truckers win award celebrating drivers who “act selflessly for the good of others.” Here’s what they did to be named Highway Heroes.