Jury: Electric truck maker Nikola founder guilty of fraud
NEW YORK — The wealthy founder of Nikola Corp. was convicted Friday of charges he deceived investors with exaggerated claims about his company’s progress in
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Mass. trucker strike raises concerns about disrupted food delivery
BOSTON — More than 300 truck drivers at New England’s largest wholesale food distributor have gone on strike, raising concerns about disrupted food deliveries to
Labor proposal could upend rules for some truck drivers, companies
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration proposed new standards Tuesday that could make it more difficult to classify millions of workers as independent contractors and deny
White House aims to ramp up speed on infrastructure projects
WASHINGTON — The White House hosted a summit on Thursday, Oct. 13, to help speed up construction projects tied to the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure
Prosecutors: Michigan man set 25 big rig fires in 8 states
DETROIT — A Michigan man has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he set 25 fires on semitrailers in eight states over more
Large rail union rejects deal, renewing strike possibility
OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S.’s third largest railroad union rejected a deal with employers this week, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple
California governor to call special legislative session over high fuel prices
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will call a special session of the state Legislature in December to pass a new
How will OPEC+ cuts affect fuel prices, inflation?
FRANKFURT, Germany — Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia have decided to slash the amount of oil they deliver to the global
Space on big trucks, trains scarce as low water on Mississippi River halts barge traffic
VICKSBURG, Miss. — The unusually low water level in the lower Mississippi River is causing barges to get stuck in mud and sand, disrupting river
Trucking company founder, his family murdered in California after kidnapping
SAN FRANCISCO — A baby girl, her parents and uncle were found dead in a central California orchard two days after they were kidnapped at
OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices; pump costs may rise
NEW YORK — The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal
Frustration and desperation mount as Ian’s effects linger
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Days after the skies cleared and the winds died down in Florida, Hurricane Ian’s effects persisted Monday, as people faced another
Georgia’s gas taxes suspended through mid-November
ATLANTA — Georgia’s governor is extending the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax through Nov. 11. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday, Oct. 3,
Trucking groups helping with Hurricane Ian cleanup efforts
ATLANTA — Trucking organizations are doing their part to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which devastated parts of Florida and caused further damage
Ian heads to South Carolina after ripping through Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rescue crews piloted boats and waded through inundated streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped amid flooded homes and shattered
Hurricane Ian nears Florida landfall with 155 mph winds; travel affected
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified as it neared landfall along Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 155 mph, just
Highway 2 in Washington State closes again because of wildfire
SKYKOMISH, Wash. — U.S. Highway 2 near Skykomish, Washington, is again closed because of the Bolt Creek Fire burning near the roadway. Three miles of
Rail union that rejected deal signs new tentative agreement
OMAHA, Neb. — A union that rejected its deal with the nation’s freight railroads earlier this month now has a new tentative agreement, but officials
States get final OK to build highway EV charging network
WASHINGTON — New electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are on their way to highway locations near you. All 50 states received final approval Tuesday, Sept.
A truck collision turns a Florida highway into a silver sea of beer cans
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A Florida highway had to temporarily close Wednesday after a semitrailer carrying cases of Coors Light crashed and turned the roadway into