December 2025-January 2026 Archives

DOT unmasks real issues in trucking

The DOT and FMCSA have made it very clear they aren't taking the bait on a driver training myth and have a new focus.

Jami Jones

Regulators call out CDL mills, driver shortage myth

The DOT is pushing back against the driver shortage myth and has turned its attention to making sure that only qualified drivers get a CDL.

Mark Schremmer

Lawmakers aim to ensure truckers can read, speak the language

Every time you turned around, there was another bill aimed at making sure truckers can speak English. Let Land Line break it down for you.

Mark Schremmer

New bill aims to make DOT’s non-domiciled CDL rule a law

The Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act would simply make the Trump administration’s emergency interim final rule a law.

Mark Schremmer

OOIDA tells regulators to pump the brakes on autonomous vehicle hype

Regulators and lawmakers are told that autonomous vehicles will be safer than human drivers. But is that really the case?

Land Line Media

Under-21 trucking program stalls

Rep. Rick Crawford is back at it, retooling legislation to breathe new life into the failing under-21 trucking pilot program.

Mark Schremmer

FMCSA punts medical certification reg deadline, again

FMCSA issued its second waiver, allowing truckers to carry a medical certificate, because 10 states remain noncompliant.

Ryan Witkowski

State Watch – December 2025/January 2026

This month’s edition of State Watch takes a look at transportation legislation in five statehouses around the nation.

Keith Goble

Taxes, towing, tort reform laws start in 2026

As the calendar flips to the new year there are notable new transportation laws in effect around the country.

Keith Goble

DOT, California trade blows over CDLs

The DOT and Florida contend that California shares responsibility for fatal truck crashes by issuing CDLs to “non-compliant” drivers.

Mark Schremmer

Asphalt in action: PennDOT to add 1,200 truck parking spaces

Talk is cheap when it comes to the truck parking shortage. Pennsylvania is stepping up in a big way to address the crisis.

SJ Munoz

State Supreme Court hauls in big win for Connecticut tow companies

In a tug-of-war over a tow bill and what fees are and are not regulated, the Connecticut Supreme Court sided with towing companies.

Tyson Fisher

What are other trucking groups pitching for the next highway bill?

OOIDA isn’t the only trucking group talking to lawmakers. What are others saying needs to be included in the next highway bill?

Mark Schremmer

Trucker work visa pause didn’t stop one company from getting them

English-proficiency violations? Federal freeze on work visas? Not a problem for a trucking company that applied for 23 foreign drivers.

Tyson Fisher

Will trucking feel the weight of new heavy-duty truck tariff?

A new 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks took effect on Nov. 1, but there were still questions about the long-term implications.

Mark Schremmer

The Truck Parking Zone – December 2025/January 2026

More truck parking spots are being built nationwide, yet local fights and lawsuits show just how divided communities remain on the issue.

Tyson Fisher

The broker blame game

When a broker books a load and the truck is involved in a crash, who’s on the liability hook? SCOTUS poised to settle the debate.

Tyson Fisher

Nuclear verdict fallout against trucking companies doesn’t stop there

The cost of nuclear verdicts in lawsuits doesn't stop with those in the courtroom. A study shows just how far the ripple effect can be.

Tyson Fisher

Nuclear verdict fizzles

An undisclosed settlement defused a $462 million nuclear verdict against Wabash National, but still points to the need for tort reform.

Tyson Fisher

Study sounds the alarm on road rage incidents

During your recent highway travels, chances are that you’ve had a front-row seat to an all-too-common road rage incident.

Land Line Media

Not your father’s CDL fraud

One CDL fraud allegation involves people dressing up in fake beards. Another incident involves bribes of candy and bottled water.

Land Line Media

OOIDA’s Membership Department here to inform, educate

The OOIDA Membership Department is one of the first contacts at OOIDA and remains a resource well beyond sign up.

SJ Munoz

Time is now to apply for an OOIDA scholarship

Children, grandchildren and legal dependents of OOIDA members are eligible to apply for the annual scholarship.

Land Line Media

Capitol Christmas Tree travels 3,000 miles from Nevada to D.C.

For the 55th year, the Capitol Christmas tree was harvested from a national forest and transported to Washington, D.C.

SJ Munoz

Wreaths Across America strives to ensure that no one is forgotten

Wreaths Across America will hold events at more than 4,900 locations across the U.S. in 2025 with more than 2 million participants.

SJ Munoz

ATHS inducts new hall of fame class of industry leaders

A trucking hall of fame in Kansas City, Mo., recently added to its class with its annual October induction ceremony.

SJ Munoz

Shell Rotella SuperRigs heads to Tennessee in June ’26

With the release of dates and a location, truckers and trucking enthusiasts can now pencil in the dates for Shell Rotella SuperRigs for 2026.

Land Line Media

Truckers Final Mile finds another way to honor truck drivers

An organization founded to help truckers in need recently announced plans to create a national truck driver memorial.

SJ Munoz

Caught on the lot – December 2025/January 2026

The Guilty By Association Truck Show was the place to be to see amazing trucks for far as the eye could see.

Bryan Martin

OOIDA on the Road – December 2025/January 2026

An OOIDA membership can save you money in a variety of ways. First, you can save by taking advantage of exclusive discounts and rebates offered by more than 60 equipment manufacturers and service providers. You can get discounts on everything from a new tractor or trailer to tires, tax preparation,...

Jami Jones