These photos and videos will take you inside a record-breaking custom luxury truck called the “Midnight Rider.” Earlier this year, one of the world’s most famous custom vehicles was put up for auction by Barrett-Jackson, and the photos they shared of the 1987 Peterbilt 379 have to be seen to be believed.The build on the ...more
The dash cammer in this video comes upon a truck that has just used a runaway ramp on Fancy Gap Mountain in Virginia. The video was recently shared by TikTok user Marvelous Marv and has been viewed more than 10 million times since April 19 when it was posted.In the video, the dash cammer is ...more
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) located in California says that a semi truck driver helped bring an end to a police pursuit this week. The incident began shortly after midnight on Tuesday, May 2, in West Modesto as SCSO deputies noticed a car nearly causing a collision at Tuolumne Blvd and Leon Ave.The car driver ...more
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on May 3 announced Norwegian firm Nel Hydrogen's $400 million investment to build an electrolyzer plant in the state. (Michigan Economic Development Corp.) NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — President Joe Biden cited supply chain achievements while telling a U.S. Commerce Department networking event between states and 70 foreign countries, “There’s never been a ...more
The logo of the United Auto Workers union is seen at the General Motors Factory ZERO electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) New leaders of the United Auto Workers are withholding the union’s endorsement for President Joe Biden’s re-election until the administration throws its weight behind a “just transition” to electric vehicles, ...more
NRE via YouTube TRM Equity has acquired some of the assets of National Railway Equipment Co., the Southfield, Mich.-based private equity firm said May 2. NRE provides locomotive, marine and engine services. Headquartered in Mount Vernon, Ill., NRE has facilities on six continents. The company employs more than 300 people at its U.S. facilities. The ...more
Werner CEO Derek Leathers anticipated a soft freight environment in the first quarter. (Werner Enterprises) Werner Enterprises’ revenue increased but earnings declined during the first quarter of 2023, the company reported May 3. The Omaha, Neb.-based freight carrier and logistics provider posted net income attributable to the company of $35.2 million, or 55 cents a ...more
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) and other law enforcement agencies will be conducting a traffic enforcement campaign called “Arrive Alive.” The “Arrive Alive” traffic blitz will take place Friday, May 5, statewide in Washington.During the 24 hour effort, WSP and partner law enforcement agencies will be on the look out for dangerous driving behaviors, including impaired ...more
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has provided more information on an extended interstate closure at the New Mexico state line caused by a semi truck crash on Wednesday morning. ADOT says that crews are working to temporarily repair damage to the US 191 overpass structure just west of Willcox at milepost 331 on westbound ...more
Police in Wallace, North Carolina, have provided more information on a police standoff that occurred at a Walmart store early Wednesday. The Wallace Police Department (WPD) responded to a call about an armed robbery taking place at a Walmart location shortly after 2 a.m. on May 3.FlakesWhen they arrived at the scene, they located a ...more
