Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
Scorching Heat Wave Alert for Millions in the South and West
Get ready for some serious heat!
Memorial Day Weekend Travel Signals Weather Woes Ahead
Nearly 44 million people are hitting the road and skies this Memorial Day weekend, but Mother Nature might crash the party.
Brace Yourself For An Above-Normal Hurricane Season Ahead
NOAA forecasters predict an above-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic for 2024, with an 85% chance of higher-than-average activity.
Evacuations and Safety Precautions Amid Heavy Rainfall in Texas
Parts of Texas, including Harris County where Houston is located, are grappling with severe flooding after intense rainfall.
Los Angeles Expands Industrial Storage amidst New Zoning and Emission Rules
Los Angeles is reimagining about 3,229 acres near its harbors—connecting communities like San Pedro and Wilmington—to boost transit, pedestrian areas, and clean industrial uses, aiming for a healthier environment.
Supreme Court Decision Clarifies Status of Delivery Drivers as Transportation Workers
In a notable Supreme Court ruling, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, it was unanimously decided that truck drivers hauling products like bread are in the transportation sector, not bakery workers.
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.