Traffic was brought to a standstill in Mississippi on Friday after multiple semi trucks collided. The accident happened on May 26th at around noon on Interstate 55 in Hernando, Mississippi. According to Action News 5, he wreck involved multiple tractor trailers and several other vehicles. Interstate 55 was closed from Coldwater to Pleasant Hills exits for ...more
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be out in force statewide starting Friday evening. The CHP will take part in the agency’s Memorial Day “Maximum Enforcement Period” starting at 6 p.m. on May 26 in anticipation of the increased traffic that often accompanies a holiday weekend.The increased traffic patrols will last through the weekend and ...more
Laredo Port of Entry by U.S. Customs and Border Protection The turn toward nearshoring escalated this year, a trend that saw renewed interest during the coronavirus pandemic. Nearshoring is the process of companies moving offshore operations to neighboring countries. Mexico has been a main focus for U.S. nearshoring efforts. The U.S. Census Bureau reported during ...more
TuSimple Self-driving truck company TuSimple Holdings has disclosed more details about plans to reduce its workforce by 30% — including that it will eliminate 151 jobs in San Diego. WHO's WHO IN AUTONOMOUS TRUCKING: Company sketches Last week, TuSimple said it would reduce its global head count by 300 positions as it attempts to become ...more
Snider Fleet Solutions distributes new and retread commercial and industrial tires, and offers mechanical services and technology solutions. (Snider Fleet Solutions) South Carolina officials are welcoming Snider Fleet Solutions’ corporate relocation from a neighboring state in a $6.9 million investment that will create 167 jobs. Gov. Henry McMaster declared May 23, “As the No. 1 ...more
New Corvettes are delivered to a Chevrolet dealer in Wheeling, Ill. (Nam Y. Huh/AP) WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a lackluster 1.3% annual rate from January through March as businesses wary of an economic slowdown trimmed their inventories, the government said May 25 in a slight upgrade from its initial estimate. The government ...more
Nikola's stock price hasn't been above $1 a share since April 11. (Bloomberg News) Nikola Corp. tumbled May 25 after Nasdaq Inc. notified the company that it isn’t in compliance with the minimum bid requirements to remain listed on the exchange. Shares of the electric truck maker sank 20%, the most since November 2020. The ...more
Currently, I-72 terminates in Hannibal, Mo., where it meets U.S. Route 61. (Google maps) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The push to widen Interstate 70 to three lanes across Missouri’s midsection has spawned a renewed bid to upgrade another cross-state roadway to expressway standards. As part of the state’s proposed budget, Missouri lawmakers approved $2.5 million ...more
photovs — Getty Images A trade group representing independent contractors has begun a program to recruit and train working independent drivers to serve as “ambassadors” to educate lawmakers and others about their importance to the industry, and the personal opportunities their jobs provide. Called the Coalition for Independent Truckers, the group’s key goal is to ...more
In this video, a truck driver shares her struggle with maneuvering inside an underground distribution center in Springfield, Missouri. The video was shared by TikTok user Lady T on April 16, 2023.In the video, the driver shares her experience as she enters the Springfield Underground system for the first time. Not only does she get ...more
