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.
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.
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.
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."
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
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.
Brace for Severe Thunderstorms and Temperature Swings in the Midwest
Get ready for some wild weather in the Midwest! Severe thunderstorms are on the horizon for Tuesday, packing damaging hail, strong winds, and even a slight chance of tornadoes.
America's Top Trucking Bottlenecks Revealed
The intersection of Interstate 95 and State Route 4 in Lee, New Jersey remains the most congested trucking bottleneck, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's annual list.
Cybercriminals Target Truckers with Fuel Card Skimming Scams
Cybercriminals are giving carriers a run for their money by targeting truckers with fuel card skimming scams, making legitimate fuel expenses a tricky battle.
FMCSA Proposes CDL Requirement Changes to Increase Flexibility
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is gearing up to make some changes to Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements, aiming to add more flexibility to the process.
Walmart's Unique Approach to Truck Driver Retention
With approximately 14,000 drivers, Walmart has one of the industry's most elite driving forces and has added 5,800 drivers in the past five years.
Extreme Cold Freezes Gas Production, Sparks Concerns of Record Electricity Demand and Soaring Prices
Recent sub-zero temperatures across the United States have caused gas wells to freeze, resulting in an 11-month low in gas production, according to Reuters.