The three-pronged study examined available data, observed commercial motor vehicle drivers during their regular schedules and included interviews with a wide range of stakeholders. (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance via Facebook) The relationship between English proficiency and safety is a topic that has not been widely researched. However, the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center ...more
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2. (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press) Tariff negotiations with the Trump administration are running into roadblocks, as partners including Japan, India and the European Union balk at signing deals without knowing how badly they’ll be hit ...more
Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) said, "I commend the advancement of this legislation, which ensures our laws are enforced, our agencies are equipped and our citizens are protected.” (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press) WASHINGTON — House funding leaders on June 24 approved a fiscal 2026 spending plan for homeland security programs meant to boost supply ...more
“May marked our lowest monthly cargo output in over two years,” Port of Los Angeles' Seroka said. (Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press) U.S. ports saw a slowdown in May, with some of the largest experiencing their first year-over-year decrease in months. The Port of Los Angeles processed 716,619 20-foot-equivalent units during the month, a 5% decrease from ...more
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is warning drivers to plan ahead for delays caused by the transport of a superload on I-80 next week. Starting on Monday, June 30, crews will begin transporting a large transformer from Laramie to Medicine Bow.The superload will leave a rail yard in Laramie on the morning of June ...more
An armed woman is currently blocking Interstate 45 in Houston in a lawn chair after apparently crashing with a semi truck. The incident happened near the 17700 block of the I-45 North Freeway near Cypresswood Drive in Houston, Texas. The crash occurred and the standoff began at about 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, June 26th. According to ...more
Love’s Travel Stops opened a new store in Winslow, Arizona, the company said on Thursday. On June 26, 2025, Love’s announced the opening of a new location off of I-40 in Winslow.Amenities at the Winslow Love’s include: More than 14,000 square feet81 truck parking spacesLove’s Fresh KitchenArby’s and Dunkin’ restaurantsNine diesel baysSix showersLaundry facilitiesCAT ScaleDog parkSelf-checkout ...more
A targeted roadway enforcement effort that uses purchased driver data is currently underway in Washington State now through the end of July. From Monday, June 16 through Thursday, July 31, 2025, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers are taking part in heightened traffic patrols in the following areas:District 1- I-5 corridor, Exit 122A (Murray Road) to ...more
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will utilize federal funding to expedite the rebuilding of a bridge destroyed in a tanker truck fire earlier this month. The accident happened on June 14th beneath the Old Vaucluse Road overpass on Interstate 20 in Aiken, South Carolina. According to WRDW, the bridge was destroyed when a car crashed ...more
A former trucking company employee is facing felony charges for allegedly using peer-to-peer apps to steal customer payments from his employer. This week, Jason Garza, 45, was arraigned a district court in Plymouth, Michigan on six felony charges, including:One count of Embezzlement More Than $100,000, a 20-year felonyOne count of Embezzlement More Than $50,000 but ...more
