Blue states sue DOT for tying infrastructure funding to immigration policy
Twenty state attorneys general argue that linking DOT funding to immigration policy is an executive branch takeover of the power of the purse.
By Tyson Fisher | May 16, 2025
Category: Wisconsin
Federal,News,State,Crime & Courts
Federal,News,State,Crime & Courts
EV charging funding freeze challenged by Democratic AGs
Seventeen attorneys general are trying to reclaim billions of dollars in EV charging funding, which they say is being unlawfully withheld.
By Tyson Fisher | May 12, 2025
News
ATHS convention set for June 5-7
ATHS is holding its national convention and truck show in Madison, Wis., this year. Don’t miss the early registration period.
By Land Line Media | May 05, 2025
State,News
States begin implementing new federal requirements for CDL medical certification
The feds are rolling out a streamlined process for submitting truckers’ medical certification. Find out which states already use the system.
By Ryan Witkowski | April 17, 2025
News,State
Truck load limits shift to spring requirements in more states
Truck spring load requirements are enacted in a couple more states, while another winter storm could present traffic and other issues.
By Land Line Media | March 06, 2025
News,State
Certain seasonal regulations ending, beginning
Certain seasonal regulations pertaining to load limits will soon expire or will be put in place, depending upon location.
By Land Line Media | February 26, 2025
News,State
Legislation in six states would enact third-party litigation reform
Concern about third-party litigation financing is the topic of state legislative pursuits across the country.
By Keith Goble | February 20, 2025
News,State,Federal
FMCSA extends regional fuel emergency
A regional fuel emergency enacted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in January has been extended through the end of February.
By Land Line Media | February 19, 2025
News,State
Regulatory relief granted by winter weather emergencies in several states
Severe winter weather has hampered several states and led to numerous emergencies to mitigate supply chain issues.
By SJ Munoz | January 10, 2025
News,State
Wisconsin DOT adjusting winter road condition reporting
Road conditions will be labeled differently this winter in Wisconsin in an effort to streamline and provide more accurate information.
By SJ Munoz | December 20, 2024
News,State
Wisconsin laws cover certain heavier truckloads
The Wisconsin governor signed into law two bills touted to reduce trucks on roadways in exchange for permitting certain heavier truck loads.
By Keith Goble | November 04, 2024
News,State,Elections
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
News,State
Wisconsin governor announces state and federal boost for transportation work
The Wisconsin governor has announced a mix of state and federal funding available for transportation work throughout the state.
By Keith Goble | September 10, 2024
News,State,Fuel prices
EPA fuel waiver extended in the Midwest
The Environmental Protection Agency is extending the emergency fuel waiver enacted for Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan through Sept. 1.
By Land Line Media | August 15, 2024
News,State
New Wisconsin law creates truck driver training grant program
A new law in the state of Wisconsin requires the establishment and administration of a yearlong truck driver training grant program.
By Keith Goble | August 13, 2024
News,State,Safety & Security
Trooper in a Truck targets unsafe driving around commercial motor vehicles
Wisconsin safety campaign targets unsafe driving around commercial motor vehicles. Here’s what officers say they’ve learned from truckers.
By Ryan Witkowski | August 07, 2024
News,State
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
News,State
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
Damages related to truck crashes topic of new state laws
State lawmakers have taken steps to revise rules on pain-and-suffering damages in lawsuits involving heavy-duty trucks.
By Keith Goble | July 01, 2024
News,State
New Wisconsin law authorizes truck-driver training grant program
The Wisconsin governor has signed into law a bill to require the establishment and administration of a truck driver training grant program.
By Keith Goble | April 17, 2024
State,News
Wisconsin enacts two new laws permitting certain heavier truck loads
Two new Wisconsin laws are touted to reduce trucks on roadways in exchange for permitting certain heavier truck loads.
By Keith Goble | April 08, 2024
News,State
Damages related to truck crashes topic of vetoed Wisconsin bill
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has derailed pursuit to revise state rules on pain-and-suffering damages in lawsuits involving large trucks.
By Keith Goble | April 03, 2024
News,State
Michigan House fails to advance bills to provide reciprocity for certain loads
A Michigan House bill package revisiting reciprocity for timber haulers who must cross the state’s borders fails to advance.
By Keith Goble | March 26, 2024
News,State
Pain-and-suffering damages related to truck crashes topic of state legislative action
Multiple midwestern states have taken steps to revise rules on pain-and-suffering damages in lawsuits involving heavy-duty trucks.
By Keith Goble | March 20, 2024
News,State
Wisconsin lawmakers approve changes to truck insurance bill
A Wisconsin truck insurance bill to amend noneconomic damages awarded in lawsuit has received support from state lawmakers.
By Keith Goble | February 26, 2024