Keith Goble

Grain Valley

State Legislative Editor at Land Line Media Magazine

State Legislative Editor for Land Line Magazine -- The official publication of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association

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Fuel tax changes implemented July 1 in 13 states " Land Line Media

1 day ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

The first of July marks the start date of fuel tax rate changes in more than a quarter of all states across the country. Tax rate changes range from a 6-cent increase on Washington gas to a 3.5-cent decrease on Connecticut diesel. CaliforniaFuel rate increases in California take effect the first of the month. The automatic increases aim to keep pace with inflation. For the past year, excise tax collected on gas purchases has been set at 59.6 cents. The diesel rate has been 45.4 cents.
Trucking industry prime beneficiary of new Louisiana laws " Land Line Media

2 days ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has acted to sign into law tort reform bills of interest to the trucking industry. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association advocates for reform to civil liability rules to reduce lawsuit abuse. OOIDA contends that plaintiff’s lawyers constantly grow more aggressive with theories and arguments, trying to reach into the pockets of truck drivers who often have little to no fault for an unfortunate incident.
Delaware bill could be problematic for insurance settlements

3 days ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

With the Delaware General Assembly’s regular session set to adjourn in less than one week, state lawmakers could soon take up for consideration a problematic insurance bill. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said the legislation could result in higher insurance rates for truck drivers and others. Senate Bill 189Introduced a week ago, the amended bill is touted to address unfair practices in the insurance business.
Price gouging protections approved in one state " Land Line Media

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

State lawmakers around the country took up pursuit this year of rule revisions to address merchants who take advantage of special circumstances, such as a man-made or weather event, to increase the price of goods, including fuel. The National Conference of State Legislatures reports that 39 states have some type of price-gouging ban. Statutes or regulations in most states are triggered by disaster or emergency declarations.
Transportation-funding bill under consideration in Oregon " Land Line Media

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Reaching consensus on a transportation-funding deal at the Oregon statehouse continues to be a work in progress. Democratic lawmakers previously made public a transportation budget framework. House Republicans soon followed up with their own proposal to get transportation work done. The GOP plan doesn’t include new taxes or fees. In the weeks following, majority Democrats have spent time working with select Republicans to tweak the transportation-funding package.
West Virginia expands move-over rule; other states consider change

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Move-over rules have been in place in all states for more than a decade. Many states have since expanded their protections for emergency vehicles. Revisions include vehicles such as road service, utility and tow trucks. Groups that include the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association have long advocated to include large trucks and others in the common-sense rule.
Towing reform continues at statehouses

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Progress continues at statehouses to provide basic consumer protections from predatory towing for truck drivers and others. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has worked and will continue to work with states to adopt rules to protect truck drivers involved in a nonconsensual tow. ConnecticutA new Connecticut law provides comprehensive towing reform in the state.
Speed cameras are the focus of six new Maryland laws " Land Line Media

3 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed into law multiple rule changes for the use of speed cameras around the state. The new rules take effect Oct. 1. Speed cameras are used in counties that include Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Washington. There are 45 municipalities throughout the state that are also authorized to use the devices. The cameras are also permitted in highway work zones. As of 2024, work zone violations caught on camera include graduated fines.
Weigh stations, weigh-in-motion focus of legislation " Land Line Media

3 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

A new Alabama law covers portable scales along state roadways and platform scales at weigh stations. State law permits portable scales to be used to enforce weight limits. Previously SB110, the new law includes a provision to permit a truck driver to challenge the accuracy of portable scales. If the operator believes that a determination of violation is “based on inaccuracies of the portable scales,” the operator would have two options to challenge the results.
Left lane, passing rule revisions approved in two states

3 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Left lane use and passing rules for all vehicles are an annual topic at statehouses. So far this year, legislators in two states have acted to address concerns about slower traffic in the left lane of certain highways. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the National Motorists Association favor efforts to address left lane use. The groups say that blocking the left lane, whether intentional or not, results in reduced road safety and efficiency.