Former trucking owner charged in $105M investment fraud scheme
Invest in a truck, collect a check. That was the pitch. Feds say the money went toward earlier investors’ payouts and the owner’s luxury spending.
By Land Line Media | October 01, 2026
Category: Florida
News,Crime
News,Truck Parking
Truck parking banned in one state, added in another
Truck parking availability can be hit or miss. Recent activity in two states underlines that point.
By Land Line Media | September 15, 2026
Crime,News
Florida officials charge 3 in CDL fraud scheme
Officials in Florida arrest three county employees in an alleged scheme to obtain CDLs, exposing more problems with the licensing process.
By Land Line Media | August 28, 2026
News,Crime
Handwritten tag leads to truck driver’s felony drug arrest
A handwritten tag caught the attention of Florida officers, but an expired registration and K-9 alert made matters worse for a truck driver.
By Land Line Media | August 05, 2026
News,Crime
Livestock hauler arrested for dodging inspection
An individual was arrested for failing to have the required paperwork to transport livestock into a certain state.
By Land Line Media | July 29, 2026
News,State,Truck Parking
Florida Turnpike puts truck parking plans in truckers’ hands
Officials in Florida are considering two truck parking pilot programs. Now, they are asking truckers to voice their opinions on the plans.
By Land Line Media | July 16, 2026
News,State
No green light: Governor rejects Florida inmate CDL training proposal
Florida governor vetoes bill to expand CDL training for inmates, saying it creates ‘significant public safety concerns’.
By Ryan Witkowski | July 01, 2026
News,Courts
More broker liability cases shift after Supreme Court ruling
What's next for freight brokers after the Supreme Court’s liability ruling? Two pending cases may provide some answers.
By Tyson Fisher | June 29, 2026
Fuel prices,News,State
Pain at the pump sparks fuel tax relief across more states
Motorists and truck drivers are paying more at the pump. States are responding with fuel tax relief for some.
By Keith Goble | June 02, 2026
Federal,News,State
FMCSA waiver covers over half the country
FMCSA characterized an agricultural-related shortage as urgent in issuing a waiver in more than 30 states.
By Land Line Media | May 29, 2026
Federal,News,State,Courts
Supreme Court rejects Florida’s CDL ‘mayhem’ complaint
Last year, Florida told the U.S. Supreme Court that “sanctuary” laws led to unsafe individuals receiving CDLs. Find out what the court had to say.
By Mark Schremmer | May 27, 2026
Federal,News,State,Courts
‘Catastrophic’: Non-domiciled CDL holders sue Florida over pause
Florida still isn’t issuing non-domiciled CDLs. Some drivers are fighting back, claiming harm to interstate commerce and their livelihoods.
By Tyson Fisher | April 24, 2026
News,State
Who can drive a truck? States get tough on CDL rules
Lawmakers target undocumented truck drivers with stricter CDL laws, English proficiency rules and tougher penalties across multiple states.
By Keith Goble | March 27, 2026
News,State
States crack down on undocumented truck drivers
States are cracking down on undocumented truck drivers, tightening CDL rules and ramping up enforcement across the country.
By Keith Goble | February 24, 2026
News,State
Self-driving trucks roll back into statehouse fights
Autonomous trucks are rolling back into the spotlight. State lawmakers are once again scrambling to keep up. Find out which states are in play.
By Keith Goble | February 03, 2026
News,State
States tighten the screws on undocumented truck drivers
Undocumented truck drivers are back in the state legislative crosshairs, and the penalties being floated are getting more severe.
By Keith Goble | January 28, 2026
News,State,Courts
Broker liability issue could end up in two Supreme Courts
Broker liability in fatal crash cases was the legal hot potato nobody wanted. SCOTUS finally grabbed it, and now Florida may take a bite too.
By Tyson Fisher | January 22, 2026
News,State,Fuel prices
States ring in new year with fuel rate changes
The new year is arriving with more than fireworks and resolutions. For drivers, it also brings a fresh round of fuel tax changes at the pump.
By Keith Goble | December 31, 2025
News,State
Lawmakers bet on tech to put the brakes on dangerous driving
State lawmakers nationwide are considering speed limiters to crack down on aggressive driving and improve road safety.
By Keith Goble | December 10, 2025
News,State
New bill paves the way for inmates to hit the road
A new state bill would provide certain inmates a path toward earning a CDL before their release from prison.
By Keith Goble | November 20, 2025
News,State
States may soon gear up to change speed limits
Speed limit shake-ups are gaining traction in statehouses. Here are what drivers should be on the lookout for.
By Keith Goble | November 19, 2025
News,Courts,Crime
Trucker involved in fatal Florida crash makes court appearance
The DOT has used the fatal crash as a cautionary tale for why it believes the non-domiciled CDL system needs to be overhauled.
By Mark Schremmer | November 14, 2025
News,State
New laws aim to stop drivers dodging tolls and cameras
New state laws ban license plate flippers used to dodge tolls and traffic enforcement cameras across the country.
By Keith Goble | October 29, 2025
News,State,Courts
Florida court breaks ranks, says brokers can be sued for unsafe carriers
Broker liability just got murkier. A Florida ruling bucks federal precedent and puts Coyote Logistics back in the hot seat.
By Tyson Fisher | October 28, 2025
News,State
New bill targets undocumented truck drivers
A fatal crash has Florida pushing tough new laws targeting undocumented truck drivers. Here’s what’s in the proposal.
By Keith Goble | October 20, 2025