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Nevada’s Runaway Ramps Save Lives

Runaway ramps on highways help stop vehicles experiencing brake failure, saving lives on the road.

Indiana, the RV Capital of the World: The Business Behind America’s RV Industry

Indiana accounts for the vast majority of RV manufacturing in the United States. But behind the factories is a lesser-known business: delivering brand-new recreational vehicles to dealerships across the country. Who are the drivers making these trips, how does the delivery business work, and when is a commercial driver’s license (CDL) required?

Trucks or War Machines? The Mystery of Spiked Wheels on American Highways

They look like something straight out of an action movie, yet they can be spotted on highways across the United States. The striking chrome spikes protruding from some truck wheels spark curiosity, controversy, and one important question: Are they actually dangerous, or just another expression of trucker culture?

The Incredible Story of a Grave in the Middle of an Indiana Road

On a rural road in Indiana, drivers must navigate around a grave that has remained in the same location since 1831. The story of Nancy Kerlin Barnett, her family, and an unusual engineering decision has turned this stretch of pavement into one of the state’s most famous roadside curiosities.

California to Texas: Young Americans Move as Logistics Booms

Texas is strengthening its position as a major U.S. transportation and distribution hub while thousands of young Americans choose the state as a place to live and work.

Do You Live in a Happy State? The Happiest States in the U.S. in 2026

A WalletHub study identified the “happiest” states in the United States. Which one do you live in?

Truck Shows: 8 Events to Check Out Before the End of October

Texas, California, Ohio, Kansas, Virginia, Louisiana, and Arkansas are hosting truck shows featuring custom rigs, high-horsepower competitions, trucking community gatherings, and charity convoys.

Buc-ee’s Plans Massive I-65 Travel Center Near Indianapolis

Buc-ee’s will open its first Indiana travel center in Greenwood, just south of Indianapolis along I-65. The massive location will feature 120 fuel pumps, 42 EV charging stations and a 74,000-square-foot store.

How a Study from NASA Shaped Semi-Trailers

In 1970 NASA engineers took things a step further working to make trucks not only more efficient but also more aerodynamic.

Los Angeles: What We Know About the UFO Caught by FOX 11

A sphere suddenly crossed a live FOX 11 traffic camera over a Los Angeles freeway. On TikTok, Instagram and X, people said they spotted something similar from the ground. Whether it was a drone or a UAP remains unknown.