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Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 3h

There are a lot of English-proficiency bills for #truckers that have introduced in Congress. Find out about the latest one and why some are opposed.
https://landline.media/latest-english-proficiency-bill-comes-with-a-big-twist/

Latest English-proficiency bill comes with a big twist

The SAFE Drivers Act is one of many bills recently introduced to address safety concerns involving English proficiency.

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Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 8h

When it comes to E-Z Pass, are you paying more than you owe? Find out what you need to know to protect yourself from being overcharged. #trucking #truckers

https://landline.media/turnpike-toll-trap-bill-takes-aim-at-bogus-charges/

Turnpike toll trap? Bill takes aim at bogus charges

Pennsylvania state lawmaker introduces bill intended to bring fairness to flat fee charges for turnpike users.

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Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 14h

A freight route in #Washington state has been wrecked by an oversize load. Find out how the disruptions may affect you. #trucking #truckers #truckerlife

https://landline.media/freight-route-wrecked-oversize-load-takes-out-i-90-overpass/

Freight route wrecked: Oversize load takes out I-90 overpass

Travel has been interrupted along Interstate 90 in Washington state, and an emergency has been declared. Find out why.

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Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 1d

Heavy-duty truck tariffs start Nov. 1. But what does it all mean? #trucking #truckers #truckerlife

https://landline.media/truck-tariffs-start-nov-1-what-does-it-all-mean/

Truck tariffs start Nov. 1 – what does it all mean?

A new 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks will take effect in a little more than a week, prompting plenty of questions.

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Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 1d

A recent truck crash claimed three lives in Ontario, Calif. The #DOT says the tragedy could have been prevented if #California had followed federal rules. #trucking #truckers

https://landline.media/dot-california-fatal-crash/

DOT to California: Fatal truck crash could have been prevented

U.S. DOT and California battle continues. DOT calls out the state for upgrading a CDL for a trucker involved in a fatal crash.

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Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 1d

#Wyoming is the latest state to get in on legislation focused on English-proficiency regulations. Hint: The focus is a little different.

https://landline.media/english-proficiency-truck-drivers-focus-wyoming-bill/

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 1d

The fifth class to the American Truck Historical Society Hall of Fame was inducted this week. Dare to guess who was added?

https://landline.media/aths-hall-of-fame-adds-fifth-class/

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 1d

Chain, chain, chains ... Yep it's that time of year already. Check out the most recent alert out of Colorado.

https://landline.media/colorado-reminds-truckers-about-must-carry-law/

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 2d

The Department of Homeland Security has arrested two people the agency says were in the country illegally and involved in fatal truck crashes.

https://landline.media/dhs-announces-arrests-in-pair-of-fatal-truck-crashes/

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes a well-intentioned bill goes a little too far. Check out latest English-proficiency compliance bill targeting truckers and what #OOIDA has to say.

https://landline.media/latest-english-proficiency-bill-comes-with-a-big-twist/

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 2d

Does it seem like getting to and around some warehouse facilities is a chore?
California lawmakers are taking aim at warehouse-cluster truck traffic, and drivers say they’ll feel the ripple.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yva5djs2

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 2d

Even during a government shutdown, FMCSA approved a safety exemption for tanker carriers, raising eyebrows about rule timing and oversight.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/6pvysd5x

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 2d

The freight market’s still stuck in a slump, and the latest numbers paint a rough picture for carriers.
What’s keeping rates this low when demand’s creeping up?
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4fhd4bpb

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 3d

That $450 million thermonuclear verdict against Wabash? It fizzled fast.
A year later, the trailer maker’s payout is just a fraction of what jurors ordered. ⚖️💰
👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc6puz59

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 3d

FMCSA’s crackdown on non-domiciled CDLs has triggered a lawsuit filed in DC. Critics say the rule threatens hundreds of thousands of livelihoods. ⚖️
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/npp4d692

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 3d

Wisconsin lawmakers want to let truckers replace side mirrors with cameras, citing safety and aerodynamics.
Drivers say it’s progress, as long as regulators don’t overcomplicate it.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/cdckezmu

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Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 3d

A South African farmworker was brought to the U.S. on an H-2A visa, then forced to drive trucks instead.
The case exposing that abuse was quietly settled as the feds crack down on work visas for truck drivers. ⚖️
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4h269558

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 4d

OOIDA is calling on DOT to slow down AV deployment, saying tech companies are selling hype without real data to back up their safety claims. ⚙️
👉 https://tinyurl.com/3nntyy2m

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 4d

Congress is keeping the heat on DOT over English-proficiency rules and non-domiciled CDLs, saying too many unqualified drivers are slipping through.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ybyc6jup

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 4d

Fuel emergency still active in Louisiana.
FMCSA says conditions haven’t improved and relief for drivers stays in place. ⛽
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/bdd7nn4h

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 4d

Motorists say today’s headlights are blinding them on the road.
Researchers wanted to know if that fear holds up, and what they found could change the conversation.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/3xev75yn

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 4d

Lawmakers want to crack down on undocumented truck drivers — with fines, impoundments, and arrests.
Truckers say it’s about time someone enforces the rules already on the books.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/39mfyenz

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 5d

Thousands of stakeholders are speaking out after the DOT’s crack-down on non-domiciled CDLs. However, the reviews are mixed.
Is this about safety, or shutting out drivers?
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2d3ue2ek

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 5d

OOIDA is urging Congress to take action that will prevent unsafe, untrained drivers from ever getting a CDL.

https://landline.media/driver-safety-starts-before-the-cdl-ooida-tells-congress/

Land Line Media @landlinemedia.bsky.social · 7d

Lawmakers want to crack down on companies cashing in from speed-camera tickets.
They say the system is punishing drivers while padding corporate pockets.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/443s2b4j