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WEB3 days ago · Find the latest trucking news on federal, state and industry issues, such as liability insurance, speed-assistance technology, tolls and more. Land Line covers business, regulatory and legislative news affecting drivers and small businesses.
Lane-filtering rules are approved in statehouses - Land Line
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Lane filtering, or lane splitting, is the practice of riding between traffic lanes on a motorcycle. Ohio is one of the states that prohibit this maneuver, along with Arkansas, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and West Virginia.
Wage-transparency law violations to cost J.B. Hunt $4.2M - Land Line
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Some truck driving job applicants in Washington state will receive a paycheck from J.B. Hunt after settling a lawsuit claiming the trucking company failed to disclose a salary range in its job postings, violating state wage-transparency laws.
Clearinghouse rule change could downgrade over 175,000 CDLs
WEBAug 30, 2024 · The compliance date for a rule that would see the commercial driving privileges revoked from truckers with a “prohibited” status in FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is quickly approaching. In November 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a final rule that would ...
Feds make changes to advisory criteria for CDL medical …
WEBJan 22, 2024 · The federal government has amended the advisory guidelines for medical examiners who certify drivers for commercial driver's licenses. The changes affect the criteria for high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, limb …
Agency launching FMCSA Registration System - Land Line
WEBAug 28, 2024 · The Unified Registration System is being replaced with a new online system called the FMCSA Registration System. On Wednesday, Aug. 28 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an information collection request regarding the new system. The notice also discusses some details of the new program, which is aimed at combating fraudulent activity and theft in the motor carrier industry.
Autonomous vehicles are the topic of multiple California bills
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Multiple bills moving through the California Senate address concerns about autonomous trucks and other autonomous vehicles. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association recognizes the potential for the rapid development of autonomous technology. However, OOIDA has highlighted that the technology poses challenges as it relates to commercial vehicles and highway safety.
Yellow appeals dismissal of lawsuit blaming Teamsters for its …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Yellow Corp., the former mega carrier that filed for bankruptcy in 2023, claims the Teamsters sabotaged its restructuring plan and demands $137 million in damages. The lawsuit was dismissed by a federal court for failing to exhaust the grievance procedure, but Yellow plans to appeal the decision.
Calcasieu River Bridge construction could begin this year - Land Line
WEBAug 22, 2024 · After decades of planning, construction of the new Calcasieu River Bridge in Louisiana may begin soon. On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced the Interstate 10 Calcasieu River Bridge project reached a financial close, paving the way for construction to start.
FMCSA guidance documents: What needs changed? - Land Line
WEBAug 27, 2024 · In addition to a slew of regulations for truck drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration also releases dozens of guidance documents aimed at clarifying its rules.. Although regulatory guidance isn’t legally binding because it doesn’t go through the rulemaking process, it can play a big role in how law enforcement and others interpret a regulation.