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DOT lost round one on tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement.
Now it is back for round two. #USDOT #transportation #courts #immigration
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Now it is back for round two. #USDOT #transportation #courts #immigration
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January 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
DOT lost round one on tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement.
Now it is back for round two. #USDOT #transportation #courts #immigration
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Now it is back for round two. #USDOT #transportation #courts #immigration
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DOT just yanked $160M from California in the non-domiciled CDL fight.
This funding showdown is officially in the loud phase. #CDL #Trucking #USDOT
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This funding showdown is officially in the loud phase. #CDL #Trucking #USDOT
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January 8, 2026 at 11:33 PM
DOT just yanked $160M from California in the non-domiciled CDL fight.
This funding showdown is officially in the loud phase. #CDL #Trucking #USDOT
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This funding showdown is officially in the loud phase. #CDL #Trucking #USDOT
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Heads up, Colorado drivers. The warning period is ending on a stretch of highway in Boulder County, and civil penalties for speeding begin Jan. 12. Here’s what to know before you roll through the work zone.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Heads up, Colorado drivers. The warning period is ending on a stretch of highway in Boulder County, and civil penalties for speeding begin Jan. 12. Here’s what to know before you roll through the work zone.
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Michigan lawmakers want to help private-sector toll operators collect what they are owed, opening up the debate over government intervention.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Michigan lawmakers want to help private-sector toll operators collect what they are owed, opening up the debate over government intervention.
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A trucking-related story as crazy as “Cocaine Bear?” Close enough for a DOT inspection. A routine inspection turned into a major drug bust in Indiana. Law enforcement then discovered another twist. Details below.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:43 AM
A trucking-related story as crazy as “Cocaine Bear?” Close enough for a DOT inspection. A routine inspection turned into a major drug bust in Indiana. Law enforcement then discovered another twist. Details below.
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Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a key trucking advocate in Congress, has died at age 65.
He helped launch Congress’ first Trucking Caucus and pushed major trucking priorities.
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He helped launch Congress’ first Trucking Caucus and pushed major trucking priorities.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a key trucking advocate in Congress, has died at age 65.
He helped launch Congress’ first Trucking Caucus and pushed major trucking priorities.
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He helped launch Congress’ first Trucking Caucus and pushed major trucking priorities.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4kejfj6s
Oregon is reshaping its transportation taxes, and truckers are in the mix. Here’s what’s changing and what voters could pause.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Oregon is reshaping its transportation taxes, and truckers are in the mix. Here’s what’s changing and what voters could pause.
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Oregon drivers, heads up: I-5 shutdowns and detours are coming near Salem. If you run that corridor, plan ahead.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Oregon drivers, heads up: I-5 shutdowns and detours are coming near Salem. If you run that corridor, plan ahead.
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The medical certification transition is still bumpy. FMCSA reissued its waiver tied to processing delays. Find out what this means for drivers.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:48 AM
The medical certification transition is still bumpy. FMCSA reissued its waiver tied to processing delays. Find out what this means for drivers.
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USPS has joined the broader crackdown on non-domiciled CDLs. The agency is telling contracted mail-haul providers to phase out non-domiciled CDL drivers who have not been vetted. How many drivers will get benched?
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January 6, 2026 at 11:35 PM
USPS has joined the broader crackdown on non-domiciled CDLs. The agency is telling contracted mail-haul providers to phase out non-domiciled CDL drivers who have not been vetted. How many drivers will get benched?
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Martha! Martha! Martha! One FMCSA rule won’t apply everywhere. Truckers on Martha’s Vineyard are getting an exemption for certain CDL test requirements. Details below.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Martha! Martha! Martha! One FMCSA rule won’t apply everywhere. Truckers on Martha’s Vineyard are getting an exemption for certain CDL test requirements. Details below.
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A seasonal uptick in freight activity may look encouraging at first glance, but analysts say it’s masking bigger problems still weighing on the market. The numbers tell a more complicated story.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
A seasonal uptick in freight activity may look encouraging at first glance, but analysts say it’s masking bigger problems still weighing on the market. The numbers tell a more complicated story.
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The ELD purge isn’t slowing down. FMCSA has yanked several more devices from its approved list. Is your ELD on the chopping block?
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January 6, 2026 at 12:47 AM
The ELD purge isn’t slowing down. FMCSA has yanked several more devices from its approved list. Is your ELD on the chopping block?
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Should speed limits be raised, lowered or left alone?
Speed limits are back under the microscope as states rethink how fast is “too fast” on today’s highways. Find out which states are considering changes.
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Speed limits are back under the microscope as states rethink how fast is “too fast” on today’s highways. Find out which states are considering changes.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Should speed limits be raised, lowered or left alone?
Speed limits are back under the microscope as states rethink how fast is “too fast” on today’s highways. Find out which states are considering changes.
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Speed limits are back under the microscope as states rethink how fast is “too fast” on today’s highways. Find out which states are considering changes.
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2026 is bringing changes to taxes, towing rules, and tort law, and trucking will feel it. Find out what those changes are and how they affect you.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
2026 is bringing changes to taxes, towing rules, and tort law, and trucking will feel it. Find out what those changes are and how they affect you.
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From eye-catching rigs to unusual finds, this month’s “Caught on the Lot” has plenty to look at.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:45 PM
From eye-catching rigs to unusual finds, this month’s “Caught on the Lot” has plenty to look at.
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OOIDA’s tour truck driver has been hitting the road and meeting fellow drivers across the country. Meet some of those drivers in the latest edition of “OOIDA on the Road.”
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January 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM
OOIDA’s tour truck driver has been hitting the road and meeting fellow drivers across the country. Meet some of those drivers in the latest edition of “OOIDA on the Road.”
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Behind the scenes at OOIDA, there’s a team focused on one thing: helping members make sense of the rules. Meet the people making OOIDA’s Membership Department function.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Behind the scenes at OOIDA, there’s a team focused on one thing: helping members make sense of the rules. Meet the people making OOIDA’s Membership Department function.
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The future of diesel standards in truck engines is getting murkier and 2027 is coming fast. Contributing Editor Tom Berg breaks down which EPA regulations manufacturers are facing and how all of that can change.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The future of diesel standards in truck engines is getting murkier and 2027 is coming fast. Contributing Editor Tom Berg breaks down which EPA regulations manufacturers are facing and how all of that can change.
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New year, new laws. State-level changes are lining up fast, and some will hit trucking immediately. Check out a roundup of state laws in the latest edition of Land Line Magazine.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
New year, new laws. State-level changes are lining up fast, and some will hit trucking immediately. Check out a roundup of state laws in the latest edition of Land Line Magazine.
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A lawsuit over driver-facing cameras ended in a settlement, and some truckers are calling it a win. Does this set the stage for more lawsuits over in-cab cameras?
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Truckers take victory lap in driver-facing cameras lawsuit
An Illinois trucking company has settled a first-of-its-kind lawsuit over its driver-facing cameras. Could this trigger similar lawsuits?
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January 3, 2026 at 12:05 AM
A lawsuit over driver-facing cameras ended in a settlement, and some truckers are calling it a win. Does this set the stage for more lawsuits over in-cab cameras?
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The calendar flipped, and IFTA filing season is officially here again. Here’s what you need to know.
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IFTA – have you filed?
The IFTA license renewal must be filed with your base jurisdiction by the end of the year. Missing this deadline comes with penalties.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The calendar flipped, and IFTA filing season is officially here again. Here’s what you need to know.
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A trucking company says it was billed nearly $100,000 in toll charges it never should’ve paid, and now it’s taking the fight to court. The class-action suit could benefit other truckers driving in New York.
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Trucking company’s lawsuit alleges nearly $100,000 in E-ZPass overcharges
Drivers across New York say something feels off with their E-ZPass bills. One trucking company decided to stop complaining and start suing.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
A trucking company says it was billed nearly $100,000 in toll charges it never should’ve paid, and now it’s taking the fight to court. The class-action suit could benefit other truckers driving in New York.
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New York and the federal government remain locked in a legal standoff over congestion pricing, and the final call just got pushed into 2026. Meanwhile, Trump has tapped Sec. Duffy to take the fight outside … the courtroom, that is. Details below.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM
New York and the federal government remain locked in a legal standoff over congestion pricing, and the final call just got pushed into 2026. Meanwhile, Trump has tapped Sec. Duffy to take the fight outside … the courtroom, that is. Details below.
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Questions are swirling around Standard Forwarding. Is this a temporary shutdown or the end of the road? Depends on who you ask.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Questions are swirling around Standard Forwarding. Is this a temporary shutdown or the end of the road? Depends on who you ask.
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