Three states toying with truck weight changes
Legislative action at statehouses from the Midwest to the Southeast revises different truck weight rules.
By Keith Goble | November 04, 2025
Category: Nebraska
News,State
News,Elections
A how-to guide to absentee voting
Absentee voting gives professional drivers a method to ensure their voice is heard at home on Election Day.
By Keith Goble | September 18, 2025
State,News
Road rumors: Did Nebraska, Werner open the door to Kenyan truck drivers?
Rumors swirl that Nebraska cut a deal with Kenya to import truck drivers. A new MOU sparks confusion, denials and outrage across the industry.
By Tyson Fisher | September 12, 2025
Elections,News
Voter registration is start to making your voice heard
Election Day is a couple of months away. If you are not already, it is important to get registered now to make your voice heard.
By Keith Goble | September 11, 2025
News,State
States adopt truck weight rule changes, extension
Legislative pursuits have been enacted in multiple statehouses around the country to make various revisions to truck weight rules.
By Keith Goble | July 14, 2025
News,State,Fuel prices
Thirteen states impose fuel tax changes July 1
The first of July marks the implementation of a mix of increases and decreases to fuel tax rates in states across the nation.
By Keith Goble | June 26, 2025
News,State
Tort reform actions at statehouses impact trucking industry
Tort reform actions at statehouses across the nation that are of interest to the trucking industry are providing various results.
By Keith Goble | May 20, 2025
News,State
Fuel emergency issued in Nebraska
Fuel demand remains high while haulers are traveling farther and waiting longer at terminals, creating emergency situations.
By Land Line Media | May 06, 2025
News,State
States near passage for rules on license plate readers
State lawmakers continue to pursue rules that address guidelines for data collected from license plate readers.
By Keith Goble | April 10, 2025
News,State
Tort reform that would benefit truck drivers a topic at statehouses
State lawmakers around the country are pursuing tort reform to help address civil actions that could affect truck drivers.
By Keith Goble | April 01, 2025
News,State
Driving time, IRP requirements waived by emergency declarations
States in the Midwest have waived regulatory requirements due to severe weather as well as a high volume of IRP renewals.
By Land Line Media | April 01, 2025
State,News
Tort reform efforts in multiple states would benefit truck drivers
State lawmakers across the nation are considering tort reform to help address civil actions that could affect truck drivers.
By Keith Goble | March 06, 2025
State,News
State lawmakers look to make truck weight rule changes
Legislative pursuits at statehouses around the country would make various revisions to truck weight rules.
By Keith Goble | February 27, 2025
State,News
More emergency orders declared as hazardous winter weather continues
It’s been a rough winter, prompting state and federal emergencies as a result of extreme cold and other severe weather conditions.
By Land Line Media | February 21, 2025
News,State
Seven states pursue rules for license plate readers
State lawmakers around the country are pursuing rules to create guidelines for data collected from license plate readers.
By Keith Goble | February 07, 2025
News,State
Tort reform efforts for truck drivers considered in multiple states
State lawmakers around the country are pursuing tort reform to help address civil actions involving truck drivers.
By Keith Goble | January 29, 2025
News,State
Fuel tax rate changes coming Jan. 1, 2025
Fuel tax rate changes of about 3 cents or less are set to take effect the first of the year in states from West Virginia to Minnesota.
By Keith Goble | December 27, 2024
News,State
State legislatures continue search for transportation funding
After the first of the year, state legislatures around the country will take up pursuits to raise transportation revenue.
By Keith Goble | November 19, 2024
Elections,News,State
The essentials of voter registration
Voter registration is the first step to making sure your voice is heard on important issues and races at each level of government.
By Keith Goble | September 17, 2024
State,News
Essential information for primary elections and voter registration
The season for primary elections nears its home stretch. Voter registration ahead of fall elections is available throughout the country.
By Keith Goble | August 02, 2024
State,News
The need-to-knows for primary elections and voter registration
Primary election season continues this month. Voter registration ahead of fall elections is also available in nearly all states.
By Keith Goble | July 08, 2024
News,State
Nebraska latest state to enact flood emergency
Several states in the Midwest continue to deal with the effects of flooding and severe weather. Nebraska is the latest to issue an emergency.
By Land Line Media | July 03, 2024
News,State,Fuel prices
Eleven states imposing fuel tax changes July 1
The first of July marks the implementation of a mix of increases and decreases to fuel tax rates in states around the country.
By Keith Goble | June 26, 2024
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.
By Keith Goble | March 11, 2024
State,News
Fuel tax rate changes kick in Jan. 1
Fuel tax rate changes of various amounts are set to take effect the first of the year in states from Maryland to Utah.
By Keith Goble | December 27, 2023