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Precautions if you’re driving southern routes: extreme heat alert in Texas this week

As a dangerous heatwave settles over Texas, truck drivers crossing the Lone Star State are being urged to take extra safety measures. With temperatures forecast to reach up to 46°C (115°F) in some areas, long-haul drivers face serious heat-related risks, both for themselves and their equipment. Drivers planning routes through Texas this week should prepare […]

Dust storms cause accidents and fatalities: Why you shouldn’t drive and how to stay safe

Dust storms have left at least 13 people dead in highway accidents and destroyed 300 homes due to wildfires. These extreme weather events drastically reduce visibility, posing serious risks on the road. Severe dust storms, like those that recently swept through Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma, present a major threat to road safety and public health. […]

In brief: major infrastructure upgrades in Texas, Ohio and Michigan

I-35 closure in Texas, Ohio Turnpike toll increase, and Michigan’s road funding. Closure of Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that a section of northbound Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, will remain closed until early next year. Started on December 2, the closure is part of the reconstruction of […]

In briefs: per diem rate for truckers, Bridge of the Americas transit and connected vehicles

Increased rates for truckers, proposed closure of the Bridge of the Americas for cargo, and restrictions on connected vehicle technology. Increase in the rate for owner-operators and independent truckers The special per diem rate for transportation workers will increase starting October 1. According to the Internal Revenue Service, rates for independent truckers and owner-operators will […]

Texas unveils $148 billion transportation investment plan for mobility and safety

The investment includes the implementation of a 10-year Transportation Plan An ambitious $148 billion investment plan for Texas transportation infrastructure has been announced by Governor Gregg Abbott. This announcement highlights the state’s commitment to modernizing and expanding its transportation systems, aiming to improve the quality of life for its residents and support economic growth. The […]

Texas Transportation Commission acquires SH 288 toll operations for lower rates

This move aims to reduce toll rates on a crucial 61-mile route connecting Houston with the Gulf of Mexico The Texas Transportation Commission has taken a significant step by announcing the acquisition of the toll operations for State Highway 288 for $1.73 billion. This move aims to reduce toll rates on a crucial 61-mile route […]

Texas fuel prices drop in time for Labor Day travel

This drop is encouraging for both residents of the state and travelers, providing widespread relief Drivers in Texas have seen a decrease in gasoline prices this week, with the average reaching $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch report. This figure represents a 5-cent drop compared to […]

Enhancing road safety and connectivity: USDOT V2X technology plan

Texas, Utah and Arizona will be the first states to implement this new technology with pilot programs A national plan presented by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) aims to advance a developing technology that will allow vehicles and roadway infrastructure to communicate with each other, with the goal of improving safety. The project, titled […]

Top U.S. states most affected by hurricanes

Since 1851, only four Category 5 hurricanes have been recorded in the United States, which states have been affected? The United States is facing a 2024 hurricane season that has begun early and with intense storms, causing flooding, power outages, and losses. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates an 85% chance that this […]

In brief: California, Texas and Florida in the transportation industry

California’s new gas reserve plan, Texas introduces QR code for trucks, and Florida’s fuel price drop California: Newsom unveils plan to prevent gas price increases On August 15, California Governor Gavin Newsom presented an innovative plan to require oil refineries to maintain a minimum fuel reserve. This measure aims to prevent supply shortages, which Newsom […]