If you’re planning to drive on Interstates 81 or 64 later this week, be ready for possible traffic delays and detours. The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced slow-roll closures on Thursday night, December 21, affecting southbound Interstate 81 and westbound I-64 in Augusta County near Staunton, approximately 87 miles northeast of Roanoke. The closures, […]
On December 13, the Wyoming Department of Transportation announced that it is set to obtain over $26.6 million from the 2023-2024 federal Rural Surface Transportation Grant. This funding will be utilized for the construction of approximately 365 truck parking spaces along Interstate 80 in Evanston. “This is a crucial project for Wyoming. It’s an investment
The Arizona Department of Transportation has just unveiled a proposal suggesting the creation of 842 additional parking spaces designated for trucks across 10 locations along interstate highways within the state. This initiative stems from ADOT’s formulation of a comprehensive plan, known as the Statewide Truck Parking Implementation Plan, aimed at tackling the growing demand for
In a significant development, the national average diesel price has recently plummeted below $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly five months. According to data from the Energy Information Administration released on December 11, the diesel price witnessed a notable decrease of 10.5 cents, bringing it down to $3.987. This marks a noteworthy
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An expert in traffic patterns suggests that the high volume of drivers on the nation’s roads during the upcoming holidays could lead to a substantial increase in travel times, potentially up to 20%. Despite this, analysts provide insights into the optimal and least favorable times for travel during the holiday period. Anticipated figures indicate a
Anticipate delays and alternative routes due to the ongoing repairs on the Interstate 195 bridge in Rhode Island, with a potential duration of up to three months, as reported by the state’s Department of Transportation. On December 12, the westbound section of the Washington Bridge, connecting Providence and East Providence, was closed by the Rhode
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TuSimple Holdings, headquartered in San Diego, is in the process of scaling down its activities in the United States. In its most recent announcement, the company disclosed another series of layoffs, resulting in a reduction of 150 employees, accounting for approximately 75% of its workforce in the U.S. This follows previous layoff rounds in December,
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a directive instructing state agencies responsible for driver licensing to withdraw commercial driving privileges from individuals who employ a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to carry out sexual assault. In a document titled “Notice of Enforcement Policy” issued on December 7, the FMCSA aims to raise awareness
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has formally requested additional flexibility from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) applicants who do not pass their pre-trip test. As outlined in a notice released on December 5, 2023, published in the Federal Register, FLHSMV is seeking an
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has set forth a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing truck parking facilities on a statewide scale. The proposal entails the incorporation of approximately 850 additional truck parking spaces across 10 different sites throughout Arizona. Presented on December 4, ADOT’s plan is geared towards a substantial improvement in truck parking
