Ryan Witkowski

Kansas City

Staff Writer at Land Line Media Magazine

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Carrying your medical certification card will soon be a thing of the past

3 days ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has new rules for federal medical certification. On Monday, June 23, the agency announced it would be rolling out the long-awaited Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule.
Trucking group wants to ‘nail the coffin shut’ on Rhode Island’s truck tolls

4 days ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

With Rhode Island set to resume collecting its truck tolls in 2026, in-state trucking groups are asking lawmakers to end what they are calling a “flawed and reckless scheme.”Earlier this month, the state’s House Finance Committee approved a $14.33 billion budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that includes an estimated $10 million in revenue generated by the truck tolling program.
Arrests made in Florida driver’s license scheme " Land Line Media

1 week ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

Officials in Florida have uncovered a driver’s license scheme in which “hundreds, if not more than a thousand” licenses – including some commercial driver’s licenses – were issued in exchange for bribes. On June 12, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford announced eight arrests following a monthlong investigation into two state Department of Motor Vehicle employees who are alleged to have provided driver’s licenses to individuals who had not met the statutory requirements.
OOIDA’s IT team warns of possible cyberattacks

1 week ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

With rising threats to cybersecurity facing the industry, truckers can keep their information safe by following a few simple tips. During a recent episode of Land Line Now, Jason Lutes and Aaron Phillips of OOIDA’s Information Technology Department joined the show to share ways drivers can protect themselves from cyberattacks. According to Phillips, one way that scammers are gaining access to personal information is through USB devices left in high-traffic areas.
State finance committee approves budget, includes resuming truck-only tolls

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

Despite opposition from local trucking groups, Rhode Island is planning to resume collecting its truck-only tolls in 2026. On Tuesday, June 10, the state’s House Finance Committee voted 11-3 to approve a reworked $14.33 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year – April through June 2026. Included in the state’s budget was an estimated $10 million in revenue collected through the RhodeWorks truck tolling program. That figure mirrors the number announced in January by Gov.
State DOTs warn public about new round of text scams

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

As text scams continue to flood phones across the country, a trio of states are warning the public about the fraudulent attempts to collect tolls. This past week, state Departments of Transportation in Idaho, Iowa and Wisconsin issued warnings about phishing scams occurring in their respective states. “We’re hearing from our DMV counterparts that Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia and New York were hit with this scam last week.
Feds seek feedback on hazardous materials regs rollback " Land Line Media

3 weeks ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration is seeking public comment as the agency looks to decrease regulatory burdens. In an advance notice of proposed rulemaking published to the Federal Register on Wednesday, June 4, the agency opened a 60-day public comment window for industry stakeholders to offer feedback on sections of the hazardous materials regulations that could be appealed or amended.
Cargo theft is costing the industry hundreds of millions

3 weeks ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

The topic of cargo theft has been front of mind for both truckers and lawmakers. Since the pandemic, the rate of cargo theft – along with the average value per loss – has continued to increase, according to data from numerous industry insiders. In January, New Jersey-based logistics security firm CargoNet released data from its 2024 Supply Chain Risk Trends Analysis.
Trucker attractions going away " Land Line Media

3 weeks ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

There are all sorts of hazards out there on the road. Some are avoidable and some are not. One trucker recently encountered the avoidable kind and unfortunately did not avoid it – much to the dismay of a nearly 300-pound landscaping boulder. Police in Colorado Springs where a large landscaping boulder somehow made its way onto the roadway.
Trucking group opposes resuming truck-only tolls " Land Line Media

1 month ago | landline.media | Ryan Witkowski

The Rhode Island Trucking Association is voicing opposition to the state’s plan to reinstate its truck-only tolling program. In a letter to Gov. Dan McKee and members of the state’s General Assembly, the trucking group is urging legislators to oppose reinstating the tolls after the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the tolls – specifically the daily caps placed on the fees – to be unconstitutional.