A Tesla with Full Self-Driving software was reportedly responsible for causing an eight-car crash on the Bay Bridge on Thanksgiving that injured 18 people after the car abruptly stopped. But, starting next year, Tesla will effectively be banned from advertising its vehicles as Full Self-Driving in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin ...more
A 72-page “Pocket Guide to Transportation 2023” from the federal government is available online and in print with key statistical data and highlights of major national transportation data trends. The reference guide, published recently at the direction of the Department of Transportation’s Office of Transportation Analysis, consists of information from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, ...more
The spending budget for the federal government’s fiscal 2023 includes an increase in funding for the Department of Transportation that is higher than the level requested by the White House. The $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 — which advanced through the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 23 after moving through the Senate ...more
Toyota Motor Corp. said its global output hit a record for November, thanks in part to solid consumer demand, though it warned of an uncertain outlook due to a persistent shortage of semiconductors and spikes in COVID cases in China. The world’s No. 1 automaker produced 833,104 vehicles in November, an increase of 1.5% from ...more
A host of shipping insurers altered their policies for 2023 to exclude claims linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, a further sign of the industry’s growing concerns about losses stemming from the conflict. At least 12 of the 13 organizations within the International Group of P&I Clubs — the main insurer of risks such as ...more
A truck driver is dead after a tree fell onto their truck in Oregon on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred on December 27th on Highway 26 in Wasco County, Oregon. According to Fox 12 Oregon, crews were called to a single vehicle crash on Highway 26 near mile post 64 just before 3:30 p.m. to find ...more
Two people were hurt after a wreck between a semi truck and a motorist in Austin on Wednesday. The accident happened on December 28th in Austin, Texas just before 4:30 a.m. on southbound SH 130 near FM 973. According to Fox 7 Austin, both vehicles rolled over as a result of the collision. One person was ...more
A truck driver was arrested after 18 immigrants were found underneath a tarp in the trailer earlier this week. Truck driver Osvaldo Garza Saavedra was stopped for a traffic violation on U.S. 77 in Kenedy County, Texas. Saavedra was found to not have a driver’s license or correct documentation for the truck. When asked if anyone ...more
