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.
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Will Congress determine how long truckers are allowed to work each day, or will that decision rest with the Department of Transportation? The question is raised by letters from nearly 150 members of Congress calling on Transportation Secretary Ray LaHo…
Surety bond program now available
Surety bonds are being offered as part of the ITS Financial Services Diamond Broker program.
US Airways, others raise fares, cite fuel prices
US Airways Group Inc. has followed the lead of American Airlines in increasing its fares for flights in the lower 48 states by $10 per round trip to cover rises in fuel prices, Investor’s Business Daily reports.