Transportation funding is the topic of multiple Texas bills - Land Line
Nov 25, 2024 · Transportation funding is a regular topic of conversation at the Texas statehouse. As legislators prepare for the start of the 2025 regular session, bills on the subject are already being filed for consideration.
House passes Prove It Act - Land Line
Dec 6, 2024 · The Prove It Act, a bill that would strengthen small businesses’ protections from “burdensome” regulations, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
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.
Talking radio and trucking with Jimmy Mac – podcast
Nov 29, 2024 · Land Line Now talks with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show about his career, broadcasting and the responsibilities that come with that.
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.
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.
Podcast: Task force to recommend end of lease-purchase model
Dec 4, 2024 · FMCSA’s Truck Leasing Task Force is ready for its final report, which is likely not good news for lease-purchase deals. Also, Andrew King and Charles Sperry of the OOIDA Foundation explain what they’re seeing that gives them hope a turnaround is coming soon.
Feds adjust operating hours at U.S.-Canada ports of entry - Land …
Nov 27, 2024 · Operating hours will soon be changing at dozens of ports of entry along the U.S. northern border. On Nov. 11, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it would be adjusting the hours of operation for 38 ports of entry along the U.S.-Canadian border.
CARB-style emission rules spread to other states – podcast
Dec 5, 2024 · Five states are set to implement new truck emission standards soon. Despite heavy pushback, the plans appear to be moving forward. Also, a lease-purchase task force is ready to release a highly critical report regarding lease-purchase agreements.
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