U.S. Allocates $1.5 Billion for Truck Road Infrastructure

The 2026 BUILD Grants program will invest $1.5 billion in truck road infrastructure across highways, ports, and truck parking facilities, with direct impact on logistics and freight transportation in the United States.
Winter Storm: Another Major System Threatens U.S. Travel as Autumn Ends in Chaos

A new Winter Storm is set to slam regions already hit hard over the Thanksgiving weekend—an alarming reminder that it is still technically autumn despite conditions that feel like mid-February.
Thanksgiving 2025: Weather and Road Conditions Across the U.S.

Thanksgiving 2025: What Truckers Need to Know About Weather and Road Conditions Across the U.S.
Winter Road Prep: How U.S. Highways Are Getting Ready for Snow, Ice and Heavy Truck Traffic

Winter Road Prep 2025 is already underway across multiple U.S. states, as transportation agencies begin reinforcing highways for snow, ice and heavy truck traffic to ensure safer conditions for commercial drivers during the peak freight season.
Extreme Weather and Unstable Roads: How to Prepare for the New Normal in U.S. Trucking

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US 50 in Nevada: The Loneliest Road in America

500 miles with no cell service, no gas stations… and almost no people. Life magazine gave it the nickname—and it stuck. In the world of long-haul trucking, there are routes that challenge not only the vehicle’s endurance but also the driver’s. One of the most extreme is the stretch of US Route 50 that runs […]
Floods, fatalities, and road closures after extreme rainfall

A wave of torrential rain has battered southern Texas and northern West Virginia in recent days, triggering devastating floods. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in both regions, with more than 80 roads and intersections closed. A wave of torrential rainfall swept through southern Texas and northern West Virginia over the past few days, […]
Highway heroes: truckers who save lives on America’s roads

Beyond hauling freight, many truck drivers in the United States have proven to be true unsung heroes. Their constant presence on the road puts them face to face with emergencies—and their quick thinking has saved lives A Baby Miraculously Rescued After Hurricane Beryl In July 2024, Reginald Walton, a driver for DHL Supply Chain, was […]
Results from the U.S. Infrastructure Report Card 2025

The ASCE report is published every four years and evaluates the nation’s infrastructure in 18 categories based on eight criteria. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 “Infrastructure Report Card” for the United States on March 25. This report evaluates the country’s infrastructure on a scale from “A” to “F,” considering conditions […]
The 7 states with the worst roads in the United States

A list of the seven states with the poorest quality roads in the United States The United States has an extensive network of roads connecting its states. However, not all roads are equal in terms of quality and safety for drivers. Based on data shared by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, ConsumerAffairs has conducted a […]