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
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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
Deal that prevented rail strike still needs worker support
OMAHA, Neb. — A last-minute deal prevented a railroad strike for now, but many rail workers remain unhappy with working conditions, including some who protested
Fire near Skykomish in Washington State 79% contained, Highway 2 still closed
SKYKOMISH, Wash. — Highway 2 northeast of Seattle remains closed to all except local residents between the towns of Index and Skykomish as firefighters battle
US traffic deaths dip in Q2 but still high as pandemic eases
DETROIT — The number of people killed on U.S. roadways fell slightly from April through June, the first decline in two years as pandemic-era reckless
Buttigieg awards grant to tear down divisive Detroit highway
WASHINGTON — A long-delayed plan to dismantle Interstate 375, a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) depressed freeway in Detroit that was built by demolishing Black neighborhoods 60 years
Tentative labor deal averts threat of nationwide rail strike
WASHINGTON — Rail companies and their workers reached a tentative agreement Thursday to avert a nationwide strike that could have shut down the nation’s freight
Damaged interstate bridge lane reopens in WVa after repairs
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Workers have completed repairs to an interstate bridge in West Virginia and reopened it fully. The Interstate 77 bridge over U.S. 50
EXPLAINER: Rail strike would impact consumers, businesses
Commuters, food producers, refineries and others could all be affected if there is a nationwide rail strike at the end of this week. Members of
Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a strike that could have been devastating to