Tag: roads

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 […]

Briefs: Taxes and Budgets for Transportation in Pennsylvania, California, and Florida

Pennsylvania plans to modify electric vehicle taxes, California on bond approval and Florida designates truck parking budget Pennsylvania: Taxes for Electric Vehicles On December 11th, the House Transportation Committee voted in favor of a Senate-backed bill, with 22 votes in favor and 3 against, aiming to replace the alternative fuels tax for non-commercial electric vehicle […]