Efforts to clear debris from Kentucky roads underway
MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Several roadways in tornado-hit western Kentucky are still being cleared. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), crews are working to clear
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Minnesota wraps highway construction for ’21
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that all lanes and ramps on Interstate 94 between Highway 241 in St. Michael and
PennDOT updates traveler information site, app
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has updated its 511PA traveler information service to include new features and alert customization for passenger
Proposed bill aims to protect trucking industry from insurance fraud
WASHINGTON – Many in the trucking industry are heralding the proposed Highway Accident Fairness Act as a way to improve the safety of truckers and
Truckers helping those in need after devastating storms
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Indiana owner-operator Daniel Koors, along with a group of other truckers, is set up at the Lexington Walmart with a dry van
Commercial driver restrictions temporarily lifted as part of tornado relief
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an official order temporarily suspending certain restrictions on motor carriers engaged in restoring power, clearing
Truck driver among those killed at Amazon facility
CHICAGO — One of the six Amazon workers who were killed in a tornado Friday night in Illinois was a truck driver. Austin J. McEwen,
Arizona completes rebuild of I-10/Houghton Road interchange
TUCSON, Ariz. — All lanes of the Houghton Road interchange at Interstate 10 are now open as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has completed
Central Freight shuttering operations this month
WACO, Texas — Citing steep operating losses that could not be overcome, executives with Waco, Texas-based Central Freight Lines announced Sunday that the company will
Expect winter delays over Interstate 5 in Pacific region
MEDFORD, Ore. — Unprepared drivers may face challenges through next week as a mix of winter storms are forecast for the Interstate 5 corridor and
Heavy snow, thunderstorms hamper travel across large swath of U.S.
RELIANCE, S.D. — Winter storm warnings stretch from Colorado, into Wyoming, across South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Many major highways are slick
New autonomous trucking route planned for Texas
SAN FRANCISCO and HOUSTON — A trucking industry technology company is preparing to launch a new autonomous trucking lane between Houston and San Antonio. Embark
Arizona officials pass measures to ease burdens on truckers
PHOENIX — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced two initiatives Thursday designed to help relieve the supply chain strain
New Love’s locations offer 280 parking spaces across nation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops announced Thursday the opening of four new stores. Combined, the locations will offer 280 big rig parking spaces and
Certain Diamler trucks being recalled over tire/rim issues
WASHINGTON — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling several tractor models due to tire and rim noncompliance. According to a news release from the
Oregon to receive $52 million for electric vehicle charging
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon’s electric vehicle infrastructure is about to get supercharged. The state is set to receive $52 million of additional funding over the
Nebraska launches revamped highway information site
LINCOLN, Neb. —Nebraska has unveiled a revamped version of its highway information website and app. At a ceremony in late November, the Nebraska Department of
Houston rapper-turned-trucker loses rig in fire
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A rapper-turned-trucker who goes by the stage name of Lil’ Troy said he is lucky to be alive after his
Big rig strikes Wisconsin trooper’s car
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — No one was injured Wednesday when an 18-wheeler struck a Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) cruiser along Interstate 94. According to a
Trucking firm to pay $500K in sex discrimination settlement
MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota-based trucking company has been ordered to settle a federal lawsuit after a court said it discriminated against women truck drivers because