Police in Norwalk, Connecticut, recently issued several citations to a driver in a commercial vehicle that was initially pulled over for a stop sign violation. On May 5, the Norwalk, CT Police Department shared a motorcycle officer’s body cam video from a recent traffic stop on a dump truck. From ...more
Food and Beverage Fleets Adopt Sustainable Practices
US Foods has deployed battery-electric trucks and refrigerated trailers with electric transport refrigeration units in its delivery fleet. (US Foods) ...more
Inflation Expectations Hit Nearly 3-Year High
Recession concerns have grown, and most economists expect tariffs to boost prices and weigh on growth. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg) Americans’ expectations ...more
US Imports Slow as Trump Tariffs Ripple Through Supply Chain
“The latest wave of tariffs is creating ripple effects across both imports and exports,” Danaf said. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg) The slowdown ...more
The cause of a fire that destroyed 10 semi trucks at a trucking company in Louisiana is still unclear, but ...more
Dash cam video from a loaded ambulance shows a cable barrier in the median of the roadway preventing a crossover ...more
The Thomasville Police Chief says that two team drivers on work visas are “going to pay” for a deadly, dramatic ...more
ADM Profit Shrinks to Lowest Since 2020
(Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News) Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.’s earnings shrunk to the lowest level since the pandemic as ...more
Continental Earnings Hit Four-Year High on Cost Cuts
Stronger tire replacement demand across all regions helped offset lower car production in Europe and ...more
Trade Deficit Widens to Record on Pre-Tariffs Import Surge
A ship arrives at the Port of Los Angeles in April. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg) The U.S. ...more
NYC Acts to Bar DOT From Denying Funds in Congestion Case
Congestion Relief Zone signage on Second Avenue in New York. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg) New York asked ...more
Tariffs Force Rivian to Lower Annual Delivery Outlook
Reducing its sales outlook shows how Trump’s tariff policies and related economic worries risk worsening ...more
Labor Department Reviewing Independent Contractor Rule
Until resolution of court challenges, Wage and Hour field operators will use the guidelines contained ...more
C.H. Robinson’s Earnings Surge 46% Despite Lower Revenue
C.H. Robinson reported earnings of $135.3 million for the first quarter compared with $92.9 million ...more
Weak US On-Highway Truck Demand Drags on Q1 Cummins Revenue
A Cummins diesel engine at the Cummins plant in Seymour, Ind. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg) Equipment manufacturer ...more
Hundreds of people shared public comments in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) ...more
OOIDA says harsh new EPA emissions standards will force smaller trucking companies out of work
On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued sweeping new final emissions standards for ...more
China Raises Tariffs on American Goods From 84% to 125%
An aerial view of new cars waiting for shipment at a pier for ro-ro ships ...more
High wind truck bans will soon be in effect for NY Thruway
Travel restrictions will soon go into effect in Western New York due to potential high ...more
The city of San Antonio will start restricting legal truck parking starting this weekend. The ...more
New Pocket Guide Includes Key Transportation Metrics
A 72-page “Pocket Guide to Transportation 2023” from the federal government is available online and ...more
California to Sue to Stop Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs
Gavin Newsom in 2024. (Jeff Chi/Associated Press) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said ...more
VIDEO: U.S. DOT boss rides along with 30 year veteran truck driver
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg goes for a ride along with a UPS truck ...more