Moving freight to fire-ravaged Maui proves difficult
LAHAINA, Hawaii — After learning that 100 pounds of insulin was stuck, grounded last week at Kona International Airport on the big island, volunteers at
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Massachusetts trying to jump-start effort to replace Cape Cod bridges
BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is hoping to jump-start the replacement of the two bridges connecting Cape Cod to the rest of the state
Teamsters add their heft to dozens of Amazon truck drivers picketing around the country
NEW YORK — The Teamsters flexed their muscles during contract negotiations with UPS last month, securing pay hikes for drivers and scoring other wins. But
The rise of electric vehicles
DETROIT — As the transition toward electric vehicles (EVs) continues to gain momentum, the industry is taking this green mobility revolution to the next level.
5 killed when RV blows tire, crashes head-on into tractor-trailer in Pennsylvania
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A recreational vehicle blew a tire on an interstate highway in Pennsylvania, crossed the median and collided head-on with a tractor-trailer, killing
Texas woman known as the ‘Sassy Trucker’ leaves Dubai after monthslong legal dispute
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker” has left the United Arab Emirates after being stranded in Dubai
Postal Service shipping has shifted to mostly trucks
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has reduced its volume of shipments by aircraft by 90% over two years, putting the service on course to
Georgia governor seeks to limit ‘nuclear’ lawsuits
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he wants to make it harder for people to file lawsuits and win big legal judgments, arguing
UPS lowers 2023 revenue outlook citing labor deal with 340,000 unionized workers, falling volume
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Revenue declined at UPS in the second quarter and the package delivery company lowered its full-year revenue expectations by $4 billion as
Meme stocks are back as investors buy shares of beaten-down companies such as Yellow
NEW YORK — A new class of meme stocks has sprung up during the stock market’s surprise recent rally, raising concerns about investors’ willingness to
Daimler Truck finance chief Jochen Goetz, credited with its spinoff from Mercedes-Benz maker, dies
STUTTGART, Germany — Jochen Goetz, the chief financial officer of Daimler Truck and credited with its successful spinoff from the automotive giant that makes the
Electric truck maker Nikola names former General Motors executive Stephen Girsky as CEO
DETROIT — Electric and hydrogen-powered heavy truck maker Nikola Corp. has named board Chairman Stephen Girsky as its new CEO. The former General Motors executive
Trucking giant Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles
NEW YORK — Trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt, marking a significant shift for the U.S.
Missouri budgets $50M for railroad crossings in response to fatal 2022 Amtrak derailment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state transportation officials on Thursday outlined options for spending the first chunk of $50 million budgeted
Ohio police chief says K-9 handler was deceptive during probe of dog attack on surrendering trucker
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio police agency shared records Tuesday that showed an officer who released his police dog on a surrendering truck driver was
Congress urged to revive long-stalled debate about regulating self-driving vehicles
WASHINGTON — Advocates for the self-driving vehicle industry on Wednesday warned that years of regulatory inaction is putting American manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage and
Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio police department has fired an officer who released his police dog on a surrendering truck driver even after state troopers
Officer placed on paid leave amid probe into K9 attack on surrendering truck driver
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio officer was put on leave while he’s investigated for releasing his police dog on a surrendering truck driver even after
More than 700 Georgia bridges can’t handle heavier trucks allowed by new law, officials say
ATLANTA — More than 700 bridges across Georgia can’t handle the increased weight limits approved earlier this year by lawmakers, officials say. Deputy Chief Engineer
Human waste leaking from tractor-trailer causes crashes on Connecticut highway
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Human waste leaking from a tractor trailer on a Connecticut highway caused crashes including one involving two state police cruisers as vehicles