Biden administration presses senators to avert rail strike
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy would face a severe economic shock if senators don’t pass legislation this week to avert a freight rail worker strike.
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Texas border agents seize $8.3M in meth from big rig
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), along with Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge in Laredo, recently
Contractor: Golden Gate Bridge suicide net will cost $400M
SAN FRANCISCO — A suicide prevention net on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge that is already years behind schedule will cost about $400 million, more
Commercial vehicle industry continues investing in green tech amid sagging economy
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the recently released N.A. (North American) Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the commercial
FMCSA: No hours-of-service exemption for livestock haulers
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied livestock haulers an exemption for hours-of-service, citing safety concerns. The ruling was published on Tuesday,
Tire chains: A state-by-state requirement guide
There are many different tire chain laws throughout the nation, as each state sets its own rules. Below is a roundup of each state’s current
House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday, passing a bill that would bind companies and
Section of Oregon’s US 30 closed for landslide repair
ASTORIA, Ore. — Portions of Oregon’s U.S. 30 are closed through Wednesday, Nov. 30, and possibly longer following a major landslide that occurred on Tuesday,
IN-DEPTH: What to know on Congress’ bid to bar rail strike
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is asking Congress to intervene to avert a potentially crippling freight rail strike before Christmas and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Indiana man sentenced to 6 years for embezzling $14M from trucking company
INDIANAPOLIS — U.S. District Judge Sara Evans Barker sentenced an Indiana man to six years in federal prison on Nov. 29 after he pleaded guilty
California trucking firm owner sentenced for deadly blast
LOS ANGELES — A Southern California trucking company owner who ordered the illegal repair of a tanker that led to a deadly explosion was sentenced
LSU will create artificial intelligence to study why CMV crashes happen
BATON ROUGE, La. — Researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU) have been awarded almost $1 million in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation
Railroad unions decry Biden’s plan to block possible strike
OMAHA, Neb. — Railroad unions on Tuesday decried President Joe Biden’s call for Congress to intervene in their contract dispute, saying it undercuts their efforts
Railroads barreling down tracks toward strike as Biden, ATA call on Congress to intervene
OMAHA, Neb. — President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract
Tow truck driver sentenced to 50 years for ‘road rage’ killing of truck driver
WHEATON, Ill. — A tow truck driver convicted of slaying a big rig driver at an Illinois interstate interchange was sentenced to 50 years behind
PA Turnpike Commission approves 5% toll increase for 2023
HARRISBURG, Penn. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) on Nov. 28 approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers.
‘Eyes on 94’ law enforcement campaign focusing on big rigs along Interstate 94
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Multiplate law enforcement agencies are conducting a commercial vehicle safety blitz through Friday, Dec. 2, along Interstate 94 in Michigan, Indiana
Drivers, carriers asked for opinions in predatory towing survey
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has issued a call for motor carriers and drivers to participate in a new ATRI data collection
Oregon DOT considering adding tolls to Interstates 5, 205
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting the public to comment on an upcoming study about tolling Interstates 5 and 205.
Outwest Express, American One Source agree to settle sex discrimination charge
ST. LOUIS — Outwest Express, a transportation services company, and American One Source, a professional employer organization that provides human resource services, have agreed to