Rhode Island bridge closed suddenly after structural problem found
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Authorities have found a critical structural failure in one of the busiest bridges in Rhode Island and have closed its westbound side
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Biden administration announces first recipient of funding from CHIPS law
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced the first of many coming federal investments in computer chip production, saying Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, that it would
Polish truck drivers continue to block Ukraine border, impact war efforts
KORCZOWA, Poland (AP) — Pickup trucks and tourniquets bound for Ukraine’s battlefield are among items stuck in a miles-long line at the border with Poland.
6 killed, big rigs tossed over in central Tennessee tornado
NASHVILLE — Residents of central Tennessee communities slammed by deadly tornadoes on Dec. 9 described tragic and terrifying scenes in which one mobile home landed
Iowa trucker still missing, 2 weeks after semi holding baby pigs was found on highway
DES MOINES, Iowa — David Schultz’s semi-truck was found two weeks ago on a rural highway in northwest Iowa, its trailer still filled with baby
House backs GOP bill to block EPA rule on tailpipe pollution; slams plan as EV mandate
WASHINGTON — House Republicans approved a bill Wednesday, Dec. 6, to block strict new tailpipe pollution limits proposed by the Biden administration, calling the plan
Maryland transportation chief proposes $3.3 billion in budget cuts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration is proposing roughly $3.3 billion in wide-ranging cuts for the state’s six-year transportation spending plan, which is
Ryder earns Military Times’ 2023 ‘Best for Vets’ designation
MIAMI — Ryder System Inc. has been recognized by Military Times as one of the Best for Vets: Employers. This is Ryder’s third consecutive year making this
Atmospheric river soaks Pacific Northwest with record-breaking rain
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from flooded areas on Tuesday, Nov. 5, as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding
FedEx worker dies in an accident at the shipping giant’s Memphis hub
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A FedEx worker died after an accident at the shipping giant’s world hub in Memphis, police said Thursday. The worker was injured
Family denies allegation that it bribed truck stop chain execs
OMAHA, Neb. — An attorney for the billionaire Haslam family called bribery allegations leveled by Warren Buffett’s company a “wild invention.” But a judge didn’t
Trucking boss gets 7 years for role in smuggling that led to deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants
LONDON — A trucking company boss who claimed he thought he was smuggling booze into Britain was sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison for
Big trucks would pay $36 to enter busiest part of NYC under new plan
NEW YORK — Most drivers would pay $15 to enter Manhattan’s central business district under a plan released by New York officials Thursday. The congestion
Family accused of offering bribes to inflate earnings at truck stop chain Pilot
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway says the billionaire Haslam family tried to bribe at least 15 executives at the Pilot truck stop chain
New tech installed beneath Detroit street charges electric vehicles as they drive
DETROIT — Crews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit.
Heavy winds knock over Christmas tree in front of White House
WASHINGTON — The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House toppled Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 28, amid high winter winds. The tree, a 40-foot
Lake-effect snow snarls traffic in northeast
CLEVELAND — An early blast of cold and snow shut down shut down schools in Cleveland and other areas on Tuesday, Nov. 28, and the
Ohio authorities: Big rig was following too closely in deadly charter bus crash
AKRON, Ohio — An Ohio Department of Public Safety report blames an 18-wheeler driver for following too closely in traffic for the deadly Nov. 14
Biden holds 1st meeting of new supply chain council
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday, Nov. 27, opened the first meeting of his supply chain resilience council by warning companies against price gouging
Biden to convene new supply chain council, announce 30 steps to strengthen US logistics
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday, Nov. 27, will convene the first meeting of his supply chain resilience council, using the event to announce