Postal Service Safety Report Reveals Oversight Gaps in Trucking Contracts
A recent safety report by the U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General (OIG) suggests lax oversight of contracted trucking companies, brokers, and drivers may contribute to accidents and fatalities on American highways.
Biden Administration Implements Landmark Asbestos Ban
The Biden administration recently finalized a ban on the only remaining type of asbestos still used in the United States.
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
Minnesota Trucking Company Engulfed in Flames
A trucking company in Minnesota went up in flames due to a significant fire ignited by a smoking semi truck on Tuesday afternoon.
Texas Appeals Court Invalidates 1872 Jobs Agreement Between Palestine, TX and Union Pacific
A recent Texas appeals court decision has declared an 1872 jobs agreement between Palestine, Texas, and Union Pacific to be unenforceable, bringing the railway company closer to its goal of shutting down a rail car shop in the town.
Federal Audit Reveals Boeing's Operational Deficiencies
A recent federal audit of Boeing revealed more than thirty deficiencies in the company's operations, triggered by an incident where an air panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight.
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.
Massive Toyota Recall Underway as Tacoma Trucks and More Pose Safety Risks
Toyota Motor is recalling 381,199 Toyota Tacoma trucks from 2022 and 2023 in the US due to a brake performance issue posing a crash risk.
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.
GXO Challenges CMA CGM in Logistics Acquisition Battle
Shares of UK logistics company Wincanton surged as a bidding war unfolded, sparked by a 26% higher offer from US rival GXO.
Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Address Air Travel Concerns for Wheelchair Users
The Biden Administration is taking steps to address long-standing complaints from travelers who use wheelchairs about airlines damaging or losing their mobility devices.
CBP's Eagle Pass Officers Seize Three Meth Shipments Worth Over $847,000
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry had a successful day intercepting methamphetamine shipments, seizing three loads valued at over $847,000 in total.
Texas Panhandle Battles State's Second-Largest Blaze
A wildfire rapidly spread across the Texas Panhandle, becoming the state's second-largest blaze on record.
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.
Journalist Fazil Khan's Death Sparks Concern Over Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in New York
Tragedy struck New York as journalist Fazil Khan, 27, lost his life in a devastating apartment fire caused by a micromobility device's lithium-ion battery.