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Could It Happen with Trucks? Tesla Investigation Reopens the Debate on Autonomous Freight Safety

Duffy Secures $41 Million to Save Essential Air Service as Shutdown Threat Looms

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced on Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has secured $41 million in additional emergency funding to sustain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, a federal initiative that subsidizes commercial flights to rural and underserved communities across the United States.

U.S. House Committee Advances Bill to Connect Veterans with Transport Jobs

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the TRANSPORT Jobs Act, aiming to ease the path for military veterans into high-demand transportation careers. The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act, a bill designed to break down […]

The 10 Most Dangerous Roads in the U.S.: Routes Every Trucker Should Know

Driving a truck across the United States means covering thousands of miles through diverse climates, elevations, and terrain types. Some US routes pose a significantly higher risk due to their geography, weather conditions, traffic volume, or road design. Based on road safety reports, transportation associations, and federal statistics, these are the 10 most dangerous roads […]

U.S. cities with the highest traffic accident rates

The highest risk areas are concentrated along the coasts and in metropolitan areas. Traffic accidents are a common phenomenon everywhere; however, there are places where the likelihood of them occurring is higher. This may be due to a lack of road education, road rage, insufficient signage, or inadequate road infrastructure. Some cities in the United […]

Discussion on regulations in the transportation industry

The trucking industry, which relies heavily on contractors and owner-operators, how do regulations affect these groups? The delay in finalizing government regulations has sparked criticism and debates over the government’s speed of action. While some believe the government is moving too fast, others argue that regulations are too slow. Recently, representatives from the American Trucking […]

Top 10 most congested highways in the U.S.

ATRI published its annual list of the most congested highways, details here. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released its 13th annual list of the most congested highways, bottlenecks, for trucks in the United States. Prominent states included Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston, making multiple appearances. The list evaluates congestion at over 325 points on […]

Average diesel price increases again

This week’s records show an increase in average diesel prices in all regions. In recent weeks, we have observed diesel prices remaining stable, experiencing declines in most regions. This week, reports from ProMiles.com and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicate that more regions saw an increase in average diesel prices, contrary to what had been […]

Nevada says yes to sustainable fuels: biofuel refinery coming soon

Edgewood Renewables receives an incentive to establish a biofuels refinery in North Las Vegas. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo approved a $11.7 million tax reduction for Edgewood Renewables as an incentive for establishing a biofuel refinery. This project, endorsed by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, was announced on January 25 by Lombardo in collaboration with […]

Briefs: broker rule, Buy America exemption rejected, and U.S. diesel prices.

FMCSA issues new broker rule, House rejects “Buy America” exemption, and diesel prices remain stable. FMCSA establishes new regulations for brokers. In November, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule on the financial responsibilities of brokers and freight forwarders. This regulation, aimed at enhancing broker safety regulation, took effect on Tuesday, […]