New Yorkers Say No to $15 Manhattan Congestion Toll
A recent poll by Siena College reveals that a majority of New Yorkers are not in favor of a proposed $15 congestion toll for entering Midtown Manhattan.
March Performance Reflects Continued Challenges for Freight Industry
In March, the freight sector didn't quite hit the usual spring upswing, with the Cass Freight Index reporting that both shipments and expenditures mostly mirrored February's figures, falling short of typical seasonal patterns.
Taking a Look at Recent Layoffs in the Freight and Logistics Industry
Over the past few weeks, the freight and logistics industry has witnessed significant layoffs across several states including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas.
Debate Over Easing CDL Testing Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a rule to simplify the process for obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), aiming to address the driver shortage in the trucking industry.
There Is a Severe Weather Alert for the South and Mississippi Valley
This week, the South and Mississippi Valley are facing another severe weather threat, hot on the heels of a storm last week that resulted in at least three fatalities.
New Orleans Braces for an Intense Hurricane Season
It looks like New Orleans and its surrounding areas might be in for a pretty intense hurricane season.
New York and Nearby Areas Rattled by 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and its tremors were felt all the way from Maine to Washington D.C.!
Deadly Storms Ravage Multiple U.S. States, Causing Fatalities and Widespread Damage
A series of severe storms recently swept across the U.S., from the South to the Ohio Valley, causing significant destruction and loss of life.
New Jersey Challenges New York's Congestion Pricing Plan in Court
New Jersey has taken legal action against New York's congestion pricing program, arguing that it unfairly shifts traffic and pollution burdens to its communities.
Big Sur Coast Roadway Collapse Leads to Closures and Convoy System
Over the weekend, a significant segment of California's Big Sur coastal route, Highway 1, dramatically fell into the ocean due to a cliff "slip out."
New Era in Trucking As Biden Pushes for Electric Heavy Vehicles
The Biden administration just rolled out a regulation that’s all about boosting the sales of electric or zero-emission heavy vehicles, like school buses and cement mixers.
Bridge Collapse at Port of Baltimore Upends Local Logistics
The Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after a huge container ship hit one of its pillars.
California Judge Upholds AB5 in Landmark Decision
In a significant ruling, a federal judge in California rejected a challenge against the state's independent contractor law, AB5, from the trucking industry.
116,000 Peterbilt & Kenworth Semi-Trucks Recalled Due to Gear Shifter Issue
Approximately 116,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth semi-trucks were recalled due to issues with improperly crimped connectors in the gear shifter. T
DRIVE Safe Coalition Applauds Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation Funding Bill Passage
The DRIVE Safe Coalition leaders celebrate the passing of the fiscal year 2024 transportation funding bill, which includes a provision advocated by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) to revive the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program.
Texas Panhandle Wildfires Claim Lives and Historic Losses
Massive wildfires ravaged the Texas Panhandle, claiming lives, homes, and livestock, with one blaze, the historic Smokehouse Creek fire, becoming the largest in the state's history.
New Yorkers Weigh In on NYC's Congestion-Pricing Plan to Ease Manhattan Traffic
Hundreds of New Yorkers chimed in on Monday, the last day to have their say on a major transportation project in NYC.
Congress Considers Reversal of Safety Regulation Affecting Young Truck Drivers
Congress appears ready to reverse a safety regulation that has hindered younger drivers from participating in a trucking program, as outlined in a bipartisan budget bill.
Truck Driver's ELD Exemption Request Sparks Safety Investment Debate
Federal regulators are mulling over an exemption request from a truck driver, Arbert Ibraimi, who argues that spending money on other safety measures would be more beneficial than investing in Electronic Logging Devices.
Recent Layoffs Rock Freight and Logistics Sector Across California, Illinois, and Michigan
The freight and logistics sector continues to face mass layoffs, with recent announcements in California, Illinois, and Michigan.