Bank works to get R.L. Carter Trucking drivers home
As many as 240 drivers for R.L. Carter Trucking Inc., based out of Clayton, IN, received news late Wednesday that their company was suspending operations. Some were under loads and were running low on fuel. But the Transportation Alliance Bank, based i…
Appeals court upholds OOIDA in longstanding case involving Arctic
Can a motor carrier use escrow funds from its leased owner-operators’ money to pay company debts? The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says no, it can’t, and a ruling this week from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District cle…
CARB reefer grace period expires April 1
Reefer haulers going into the Golden State with 2003 model year reefers must meet new emissions standards by the end of this month. A 90-day grace period for reefer owners is set to expire in California, the state’s air quality agency announced this …
Police still investigating murder of trucker Truman Smith
East St. Louis Police say they are still investigating the murder of truck driver Truman L. Smith, who was fatally shot during an apparent robbery on Feb. 17. East St. Louis Police Det. Orlando Ward told Land Line on Friday, March 4, that they have a p…
Service planned to mark second anniversary of Rivenburg’s death
Family and friends of murdered truck driver Jason Rivenburg say they plan to remember him by holding a candlelight service on the second anniversary of his death on Saturday, March 5. Rivenburg’s widow, Hope, told Land Line on Friday, March 4, that m…
Virginia lawmakers OK truck permits, weight limits and registration
Multiple bills covering truck issues were approved by Virginia lawmakers during the recently completed legislative session. Among the topics to advance to Gov. Bob McDonnell’s desk are overweight and oversize permits, weight limits and vehicle regist…
Alaska bills push ‘bridge to nowhere,’ fuel tax break
Bridge funding, fuel tax holidays and distracted driving are among the issues that Alaska lawmakers are busy discussing this year.
Arrests expected in beating of Canadian trucker
Retired trucker Alex Fraser of British Columbia may finally be getting some justice after being beaten last September by people he thought were stranded motorists. Police in Kamloops have developed leads in the case while investigating separate crimina…
U.S. 63 bridge in Arkansas limited to 33 tons
A heavily traveled bridge on U.S. Highway 63 over the Black River Bridge in Northeast Arkansas has recently been limited to 66,000 pounds. A Lawrence County judge has scheduled a meeting with state police to determine what the fines for violation will be.
From the Land Line blog: Now we’re footing the bill too?
The U.S. is doing more than its fair share to get the border opened to long-haul trucks from Mexico. In fact, they’re using your hard-earned money to do it. Senior Editor Jami Jones looks at where tax money is being spent to open the border.