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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OOIDA, others call on Texas lawmakers to curb lawsuit abuse

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Pursuit to restore fairness and transparency to the Texas civil justice system continues at the statehouse. The focus on lawsuit nuclear verdicts drew a crowd to the capitol this week, including representatives from the trucking industry. The House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee met Wednesday, May 7, to receive testimony on legislation that focuses on recovery of damages in civil actions. The issue of inflated medical damage claims was identified by Lt. Gov.
Towing reform legislation is advancing in Missouri

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Multiple Missouri measures that cover predatory towing are moving forward. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has been active at the statehouse to communicate to legislators the need to adopt protections for truck drivers involved in a nonconsensual tow. The statehouse pursuit to address towing concerns is led by Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City. His focus is enactment of a requirement to set procedures for a complaint filing and adjudication process for nonconsensual tows.
Fourth state takes action to address license plate flippers

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

The list of states to take action to address concerns about number plate flipping devices, or license plate flippers, is growing. The mechanisms are described as a manual, electric or mechanical device that is installed on a motor vehicle for purposes such as avoiding tolls, reckless driving or even more nefarious criminal activity. Vehicles equipped with the device permit the operator to switch between license plates and hide the vehicle registration from being visible.
Predatory towing is focus of new Arkansas law

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law towing reforms that are intended to end predatory towing and excessive pricing for commercial and personal vehicles. The new law also overhauls the state’s Towing and Recovery Board. Daryl Bassett, Arkansas Secretary of Labor and Licensing, previously told legislators there are some “bad actors” in the towing industry.
Left lane, passing rule revisions a topic at statehouses

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Left lane use and passing rules for all vehicles is a topic that receives regular attention at statehouses around the country. 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. IdahoIdaho is the lone state so far this year to take action on left lane use.
Transportation-funding deal delivered to Washington governor

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Washington state lawmakers finalized a $15.5 billion transportation funding deal in the waning hours of this year’s regular session. The deal includes no shortage of new and increased taxes and fees. The plan sent to Gov. Bob Ferguson covers operating costs and capital projects. The proposal appropriates funding for construction, preservation, operations and multimodal projects across the state.
Pennsylvania trucking bills cover oversize loads, milk haulers

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Multiple Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that covers trucking issues related to oversize loads and an exception to travel bans for certain haulers. Oversize loadsOne House bill covers travel restrictions for oversize and overweight loads. State law now prohibits oversize and overweight loads from operating between sunset and sunrise. Certain exceptions apply. In urban areas, affected loads are limited to operation between 3 a.m. and sunrise.
Autonomous trucks are the topic of statehouse legislation

3 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Rules related to autonomous trucks are in place in more than half of all states. Rules in some states are considered to be outdated as the technology has continued to evolve. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association recognizes that the rapid development of autonomous technology has potential. However, OOIDA has pointed out the technology poses challenges as it relates to commercial vehicles and highway safety.
Fuel tax revisions win favor at statehouses

3 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Fuel tax collection is a topic of discussion at multiple statehouses. One state has acted on the issue, and other states are moving toward making changes. MississippiMississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law a massive tax overhaul bill that includes elimination of the state’s income tax. The new law includes a provision to increase fuel tax collection. The state collects an 18-cent excise tax on fuel purchases.
Texas liability reform bills focus on trucking industry

3 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Liability reform focused on the trucking industry is moving through the Texas statehouse. Outlined as a priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the legislation would clean up a 2021 law intended to overhaul injury liability statute for truck operations. 2021 lawGov. Greg Abbott signed 2021 bill into law that was touted to “ensure a level playing field” in commercial liability cases. The law was designed to protect trucking companies from frivolous lawsuits in instances where the driver was not negligent.