The Truck Parking Zone – December 2024/January 2025 - Land Line
Tyson Fisher joined Land Line Magazine in March 2014. An award-winning journalist and tireless researcher, his news reports, features and blogs bring depth to our editorial content, backed with solid detail.
Texas DOT announces long-term Interstate 35 closure
Dec 3, 2024 · A stretch of northbound Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, closed on Monday, Dec. 2 and will remain closed through early next year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
FMCSA may expand crash preventability program – podcast
Dec 3, 2024 · The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has had a busy day, with multiple notices going out. Two in particular caught Land Line’s attention: one related to proposed changes to the Crash Preventability Determination Program and one denying an exemption request for the use of pulsing lights.
New California law extends incentive program for certain vehicles
Oct 24, 2024 · News. Rep. Johnson re-elected as Speaker of the House. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., has been re-elected as Speaker of the House following a dramatic reversal by two Republican lawmakers.
Who will lead the Department of Transportation? - Land Line
Nov 14, 2024 · Three members of Congress familiar with trucking issues have been touted as potential picks to run the U.S. Department of Transportation. According to The Washington Post and other media outlets, Reps. Sam Graves, R-Mo., Garret Graves, R-La., and Troy Nehls, R-Texas, are prospective candidates for the Cabinet position under President-elect Donald Trump.
Werner argues nuclear verdict case before Texas Supreme Court
Dec 4, 2024 · The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a controversial nuclear verdict case involving Werner Enterprises that has a wide range of stakeholders calling for tort reform.
Does election signal end to speed limiter rulemaking?
Nov 11, 2024 · In addition to the election of Republican Donald Trump as president, the GOP gained control of the Senate and, as of Monday, Nov. 11, was poised to maintain a majority in the House. The results are likely to affect a variety of trucking topics, including speed limiters.
FMCSA announces changes to Crash Preventability Determination …
Dec 3, 2024 · The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving forward on changes to its Crash Preventability Determination Program. The agency proposed changes to the program in April 2023.
Advanced Clean Trucks delay requested by Oregon lawmaker
Nov 27, 2024 · Oregon is one of five states to begin Advanced Clean Trucks rules in January, but one lawmaker wants to push the start date back two years.
November 2024 Archives - Land Line
Nov 1, 2024 · Speed and red-light cameras topic of legislation in multiple states. November 1, 2024. Electric truck challenges: Feds want feedback