Manhattan’s new entrance toll — a 1st in the US — seen by some as burden on big rigs
NEW YORK — New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after
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Driving along … and the roadway vanishes beneath you. What’s it like to survive a bridge collapse?
BALTIMORE — You’re driving along, and without warning, the roadway drops from beneath you. There are a few seconds of falling, with thoughts possibly racing
Police had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge fell
BALTIMORE — It was the middle of the night when a dispatcher’s warning crackled over the radio: A massive cargo ship had lost its steering
Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, bringing it down; I-695 closed
BALTIMORE — A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the
2 dead after cement truck strikes Texas school bus
BASTROP, Texas — A cement truck on a Texas highway veered into a school bus carrying more than 40 prekindergarten students returning from a field
Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars
LYNDON, Vt. — Historic covered bridges across the nation are taking a beating after trucks of all sizes — from box trucks to 18-wheelers —
Maine takes a stand against stricter electric vehicle standards
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine environmental regulators decided Wednesday the state will not join a growing number of states adopting new standards designed to grow the
Governor signs bills creating electric vehicle charging station network across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed bipartisan bills Wednesday designed to jump-start creation of an electric vehicle charging network along the state’s interstate
US relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards — but not big rigs
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed tailpipe limits for three years but eventually
Maryland House votes for bill to direct $750M for transportation needs
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland House passed a measure on Monday aimed at transferring $750 million over a decade for a transportation fund, part of
Names of 7 Virginia residents killed in crash with 18-wheeler revealed
CLARK COUNTY, Wis. — Authorities have released the names of seven Virginia residents and a Wisconsin man who were killed when their van collided with
A critical Rhode Island bridge will need to be demolished and replaced
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A critical Rhode Island bridge that was partially shut down over safety concerns in December will need to be demolished and replaced,
Wicked weather wreaks havoc across wide swath of US
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — From blinding snowstorms in Colorado to tornados in the South and Midwest, the U.S. has seen its share of wild weather
Truck driver accused of killing pregnant Amish woman due for hearing in Pennsylvania
MEADVILLE, Pa. — A truck driver accused of killing a pregnant Amish woman in her rural home in February was expected to be in court
Major storm dumps feet of snow in parts of Colorado, parts of I-70 shut down
DENVER — A major storm dumped heavy snow in Colorado on Thursday – forcing flight cancellations and shutting down several highways. According to the Colorado
Illinois authorities identify 3 children, 2 drivers killed when school bus hit semi-truck
RUSHVILLE, Ill. — Authorities have identified the five people killed in a fiery collision between a school bus and semi-truck on a highway in rural
IIHS: Most automated driving systems don’t make sure drivers pay attention
DETROIT — Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they don’t issue
3 children and 2 adults die after school bus collides with semi in Illinois, authorities say
RUSHVILLE, Ill. — Five people, including three children, were killed Monday after a school bus and semi-truck collided on a highway in western Illinois, authorities
Semi driver rescued dangling from bridge had been struck by oncoming vehicle: mayor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A tractor-trailer that was knocked dangling off a bridge over the Ohio River — prompting a dramatic rescue of the driver —
5 dead in plane crash on I-40 in Nashville
NASHVILLE — The pilot of a single-engine plane that crashed near downtown Nashville told air traffic controllers he could see the runway they were clearing