Your next fill-up could cost more as states raise fuel taxes
Fuel taxes are climbing in several states on July 1, putting more pressure on truckers and others already paying high prices at the pump.
By Keith Goble | June 26, 2026
Category: Washington
News,State
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
News,State
Truck-tracking cameras spark backlash in statehouses
States are tightening rules on license plate readers as concerns grow over truck enforcement, privacy and how long driver data is stored.
By Keith Goble | May 13, 2026
News,State
I-5 landslide sends truckers down detour rabbit hole
A portion of I-5 in Washington state has been closed to traffic due to a landslide. It remains unclear when it will reopen.
By Land Line Media | April 07, 2026
News,State
Truck enforcement tech sparks privacy and policing debate
Several states are pushing new rules on automated license plate readers used by police, toll systems and truck enforcement.
By Keith Goble | March 09, 2026
News,State,Fuel prices
Fuel tax whiplash: states move to undo, freeze tax hikes
Fuel taxes rise, backlash follows. State lawmakers look to undo tax hikes or stop fuel prices from climbing.
By Keith Goble | January 27, 2026
State,Fuel prices,News
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
Extreme weather snarls travel in several states
Travel conditions across the western U.S. have been affected with winds over 100 mph and more severe weather forecasted.
By Land Line Media | December 18, 2025
News
Emergency efforts ongoing
A combination of weather and other events has led to a string of emergency declarations in several states.
By SJ Munoz | December 17, 2025
News,State,Federal
DHS: Unlicensed trucker behind school bus crash in Washington
DHS says a driver with no CDL and multiple DUIs was behind the wheel of a commercial truck. Here’s what happened next.
By Land Line Media | December 12, 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,Fuel prices
Pipeline down, pressure up: Northwest scrambles for fuel
It’s been almost two weeks since a leak forced a major pipeline in the Pacific Northwest to shut down operations.
By Land Line Media | November 25, 2025
News
Bridge over I-90 still closed
An I-90 bridge in Washington state was severely damaged after being hit by an oversize truck last month. What’s the latest?
By Land Line Media | November 18, 2025
News
FMCSA to states over non-domiciled CDLs – shape up or pay up
FMCSA recently sent letters to four states, warning them they could lose funding if they don’t clean up their non-domiciled CDL programs.
By Mark Schremmer | November 07, 2025
News,State,Courts
CDL mayhem? Florida asks Supreme Court to preempt ‘sanctuary laws’
An August truck crash in Florida that killed three people drew national headlines. Florida contends that California and Washington share some responsibility.
By Mark Schremmer | October 17, 2025
News
Washington state highway closing to traffic
An interchange improvement project is designed to improve traffic flow, according to Washington state transportation officials.
By Land Line Media | October 14, 2025
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
News,State
Speed limiters are focus of state lawmaker
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker wants to use new technology to help slow drivers who have a problem with speeding.
By Keith Goble | September 17, 2025
News,State
New tolls and a highway closure in Washington state
Through Sept. 26, a Washington state highway will remain closed. Also, the state has announced the cost to take a new expressway.
By Land Line Media | September 15, 2025
News,Elections
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
Cargo frontloading continues
Cargo is surging at ports across the country, with several locations reporting their busiest months on record.
By Land Line Media | August 28, 2025
News,State,Courts
Another trucking giant owes applicants for vague job pay info
A mega carrier must pay for posting truck driver jobs without clear pay ranges, violating Washington's pay-transparency law.
By Tyson Fisher | July 18, 2025
News
Ship Canal Bridge closure begins Friday
The Ship Canal Bridge on Interstate 5 in Seattle will be intermittently closed through 2027 as part of a renovation project.
By Land Line Media | July 18, 2025
News,State
Port incentive program announced in Washington state
A new port incentive program in Washington state is being funded through a $6 million grant from the Washington State DOT.
By Land Line Media | July 14, 2025