LaGuardia Airport Terminal A Flooding Sparks Chaos and Closures Amid Severe Storm
LaGuardia Airport in New York faced severe flooding in Terminal A, affecting budget airlines Spirit and Frontier, prompting its temporary closure.
Hyundai and Kia Recall 3.4 Million Vehicles in the U.S. Over Fire Risk Linked to Brake Control Module Leaks
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Why Are Fatalities on the Rise Despite Advances in Car Safety?
Despite advancements in car safety technology, the number of road fatalities in the U.S. has been increasing over the past decade.
Cargo Thefts Rise Nearly 60%
CargoNet has reported a significant increase in cargo thefts in the second quarter of 2023, with 582 recorded incidents in the United States and Canada.
Beyond Cents per Mile: Strategies to Attract Drivers with Competitive Pay
As inflation drives up wages and a sluggish freight market affects rates, recruiting strategies for truck drivers must focus on competitive pay.
Navigating the Road Ahead: Strategies to Tackle Rising Trucking Costs in 2022
Trucking costs have continued to rise, with the average cost per mile reaching $2.25 in 2022, a 21.3% increase from 2021.
California Debates Self-Driving Truck Restrictions Amidst Safety and Job Concerns
California lawmakers, labor unions, and truck drivers are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would ban self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds from operating on public roads without a human driver on board.
Volvo Prioritizes BEVs to Reduce Carbon in U.S. Trucking
Volvo Trucks believes that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will be the main technology to transform the trucking industry in North America and globally.
Survey Reveals U.S. States with the Highest Road Rage Incidents
A recent study conducted by Forbes Advisor has identified Arizona as the state with the highest incidence of confrontational drivers in the United States.
Autonomous Yard Trucks Set to Surge with a Projected 52% Growth
The growing need to modernize truck yards in line with warehouse and transport digitalization is fueling the adoption of established supply chain technologies to enhance asset tracking, allocation, and optimization within these yards.
Quebec's Road Safety Plan: Concerns of Conflicting Vehicle Safety Standards
Quebec's new Road Safety Action Plan includes the development of a "safety index" for heavy vehicles to protect vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians.
A Surprising Ride-Along on a Garbage Truck Offers Insights into Waste and Recycling
The author unexpectedly joined a garbage truck ride-along, thinking it would involve residential recycling but ending up servicing commercial customers in Chicago.
Car Manufacturers' Data Practices Raise Privacy Concerns, Reveals Study
A new study reveals that many major car manufacturers admit to selling personal information collected from their vehicles, with vague information about the buyers.
A Totaled Tesla Sold for Parts in the U.S. Reemerges Online in Ukraine
A Tesla Model X that was declared 'totaled' in the U.S. last year unexpectedly reappeared online and began sending notifications to its former owner, CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow, several months later.
Post-Pandemic Organized Crime & Cargo Theft Surges Amidst Concerns for Supply Chain Security
As the nation emerged from the pandemic, smash-and-grab robberies drew attention in California, targeting high-end stores.
Smart Technology Ensures Green Lights for Freight Transportation
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is implementing a five-year intelligent traffic signal optimization program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to reduce the number of stops for trucks at traffic lights.
Life on the Road: A Trucker's Journey in Brazil
A recent visit to Ceagesp Market in Sao Paulo, Brazil, provided a unique cultural experience for an American traveler.
US Trucking Jobs Dip Below October 2022 Levels After Revisions and Declines
The US truck transportation jobs declined in both June and July, marking the first back-to-back monthly drops since the pandemic began.
Industry's Vigilance Rises in Response to Heightened Cargo Theft
Cargo theft has reached a decade-high, with the second quarter of 2023 witnessing a 57% increase compared to the previous year, totaling 582 thefts across the U.S. and Canada.
Yellow Closure Disrupts LTL Sector
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. has ceased operations after nearly 100 years in business, leading to disruptions in the broader LTL market.