Westbound I-70 in Topeka to temporarily close Aug. 15
TOPEKA, Kan. — Beginning Aug. 15, Interstate 70 westbound lanes in Topeka will be closed to all traffic from Eighth Street to Topeka Boulevard for
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South Dakota seeks input for state freight plan development
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking public input into the development of the state’s freight plan. SDDOT officials say
Thousands of frozen turkeys roast in 18-wheeler trailer fire
SANFORD, Fla. — A tractor-trailer hauling 10,000 frozen turkeys caught fire early Thursday morning along Interstate 4 in Florida. No injuries were reported. According to
Nikola announces 3 new California hydrogen dispensing stations
PHOENIX — Nikola Corporation will open three California hydrogen stations to advance and scale up its long-term hydrogen distribution solutions to service market demand, company officials
Big rig hauling ice cream crashes in Iowa
RURAL IOWA — An 18-wheeler loaded with ice cream wrecked in Iowa on Aug 2., exposing the sweet treats to the heat. According to a
Drivewyze, Verizon Connect partner to offer connected truck services
DALLAS — Drivewyze announced Thursday, Aug. 4, that it has partnered with Verizon Connect to provide Verizon Connect Reveal customers with integrated access to Drivewyze
All 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico have submitted plans for national electric vehicle charging network
WASHINGTON — Billions in federal funding have been unlocked now that all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have submitted plans for
Fyda Freightliner Columbus opening new location on Aug. 8
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fyda Freightliner Columbus will be opening its doors to customers at its new location in West Jefferson, Ohio, on Aug. 8. The
CVSA names Ruth McDonough as its International Driver Excellence award winner
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is pleased to announce that this year’s International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) recipient is professional driver Ruth McDonough.
Police searching for big rig after bleeding woman in distress spotted inside
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Police are urgently searching for a white Volvo tractor after a woman in apparent distress was spotted Wednesday inside the cab.
Judge declines to grant temporary restraining order against truckers in AB5 protests
OAKLAND, Calif. — A California judge has declined to grant a temporary restraining order (TRO) sought by the city of Oakland and port commissioners against
Connecticut submits electric vehicle infrastructure plan to feds
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) has submitted the state’s “Charging Ahead Plan: A Strategy to Expand Public Electric Vehicle Charging” to
Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales gain 11%
COLUMBUS, Ind — For the first five months of 2022, U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales rose 11% year-to-date against comparisons
Aurora, Schneider team up for Texas autonomous freight program
PITTSBURGH — Aurora Innovation, Inc. and Schneider National, Inc. are creating a multiphase commercial pilot program to haul freight for Schneider’s customers with the Aurora
USDOT announces up to $86.6M loan to Louisiana for infrastructure
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), though its Build America Bureau (BAB), has provided a low-interest loan for up to $86.6 million to
Equipment, compensation issues remain top driver concerns
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Like any profession, truck drivers have their share of concerns. Right now, compensation and equipment quality are the two main issues on
PA Turnpike Commission OKs 5% toll increase for 2023Â
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) on Tuesday approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers. The
Colorado’s newest wildlife overpass, underpass provide safe passage for wildlife, motorists
RURAL COLORADO — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently completed the state’s newest wildlife overpass and underpass on U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Pagosa
Tractor-trailer hits toll booth, injures toll collector
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Two toll booths lanes on the West Virginia Turnpike have reopened after a tractor-trailer crashed into a toll booth July 29.
Western Star introduces newest of X-series trucks
PORTLAND, Ore. – Western Star has introduced the latest addition to its X-Series, the all-new Western Star 57X. “With the addition of the 57X, Western