Outrage ignited by viral video exposing predatory towing charging $6,000 for 16-mile tow
A viral video has sparked outrage over predatory towing practices after a small fleet owner and an Instagram page admin were presented with a $6,000 bill for a 16-mile tow and impound.
The Limited Adoption of Augmented Reality in Maintenance
The adoption of augmented reality (AR) in commercial vehicle maintenance has been slower compared to passenger car shops.
Permitting reform in infrastructure would provide a boost to the economy
Experts argue that reforming outdated permitting laws is crucial for boosting the economy through investments in upgrading infrastructure and transitioning to green technologies.
Parking Challenges Plague America: Exploring the Growing Problem
Traffic jams are a common occurrence on highways, often caused by factors like accidents, construction, and sudden increases in traffic volume.
Evolution of the Parking Industry to Stay Afloat: An $8 Billion Industry
The US parking industry, which earned about $121 billion in 2022, is slowly recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, with the entire parking industry projected to earn about $144 billion in 2023.
The logistics of repairs the damage to southwest Florida beach
The Southwest Florida coastline is set to receive thousands of truckloads of sand as beach restoration efforts continue, less than a year after governments in Lee and Collier counties spent millions on restoring the beaches from erosion.
Buttigieg Attributes Racial Disparities in Road Fatalities to Inherent Road Issues
Recently, Transportation Secretary Buttigieg made headlines for suggesting that the unequal racial road fatalities in America are linked to how roads are built.
Airlines Dismantling Old Planes for Parts
Despite a short supply, many large airlines are acquiring brand new Airbuses and Boeings.
Biden Administration Repairs Bridge Infrastructure
Over the last three weeks, President Joe Biden has been concentrating on replacing bridges throughout the United States by providing over $300 million in funding.
Florida Testing New High-Tech Freeway System
News has emerged that Florida is testing a new type of freeway that could pave the way for future roadways.
Blame the Feds for lack of charging stations at interstate rest stops
Many are still vying for charging stations at interstate rest stops, despite the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act.
Construction of $25 billion World Logistics Center underway in Southern California
The World Logistics Center is a planned industrial development located in the city of Moreno Valley, in Southern California.
$9B Houston highway expansion project is back on after environmentalist push back
The plans to expand Interstate 45 in Houston, TX are part of a larger project known as the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) or more commonly referred to as the I-45 expansion project.
Norfolk Southern announces new safety protocols to prevent future train derailments
Under Norfolk Southern Railroad’s new safety plan, the company will be installing more temperature sensors along rail lines to measure the output on train wheel bearings as they are in motion.
Railroad heat sensors may be unreliable, post-Ohio train wreck
After the fiery train wreck that derailed and spilled hazardous waste into East Palestine, Ohio, many are pointing at unreliable heat sensors.
Preventive vs. predictive maintenance: trucking’s latest trend
Fleets should consider moving from preventive maintenance to predictive maintenance because predictive maintenance is a more efficient and effective approach to maintenance.
Drivers beware: spring weather calls for safety preparation.
Extreme spring weather can present a number of challenges for drivers, particularly those who are driving long distances or in areas that are prone to severe weather events.
Ohio train derailment spurs urgent response from AAR over safety issues
February 3rd, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed outside of East Palestine, Ohio resulting in a 38 rail car pile-up with eleven of those cars resulting in hazardous material spilling out.
5 years standing: NJ’s Fort Lee named top truck bottleneck for fifth consecutive year
For the fifth year in a row, the American Transportation Research Institute has named Fort Lee, New Jersey the country’s worst trucking bottleneck.
Wisconsin approves a $5.3 million port infrastructure grant
Along the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River, Wisconsin’s unique topography is often overlooked in terms of ports.