Trucking News

A segment of Interstate 95 in the northeastern part of Philadelphia that underwent reconstruction following a fire last summer has recently been reopened for traffic. The fire resulted from a tanker truck loaded with gasoline crashing into the interstate bridge over Cottman Avenue. This incident occurred on June 11, leading to the closure of a […]

Authorities in California announced on Tuesday that the restoration and reopening of the damaged portion of Interstate 10, located near downtown Los Angeles, is expected to take three to five weeks. Additionally, investigators have concluded that the fire, which engulfed an eight-acre area beneath the highway overpass on Saturday, November 11, was intentionally set by

Despite the frequent frustration experienced by many truckers, it turns out that the majority of Americans recognize and value the crucial role these drivers play in the country’s economy. Additionally, they empathize with truckers who have to navigate the challenges posed by the reckless driving behavior of other motorists. The survey, titled “How America Thinks

On Thursday, a newly proposed legislation was introduced, aiming to modify existing labor laws to ensure that truckers are entitled to overtime pay. The bipartisan Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act was presented in both the House and Senate on November 9, 2023. This legislative initiative seeks to eliminate the motor carrier provision found in the

Authorities in Houston, Texas, are contemplating a potential prohibition on large trucks navigating through smaller city streets to mitigate the occurrence of accidents. On November 8, Houston’s city transportation committee deliberated on the proposed “Citywide Truck Route Plan,” which seeks to impose restrictions on the movement of hefty trucks across various city zones, according to

Earlier this year, Amazon.com Inc. initiated a trial of a grocery delivery service targeted at individuals who are not enrolled in its Prime loyalty program. Presently, the e-commerce giant is extending this service nationwide across the United States, coinciding with its plans to launch additional supermarkets in the coming year. The expansion, disclosed on November

During the third quarter of this year, there was a substantial rise in cargo theft incidents compared to the same period in 2022, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. CargoNet, a theft monitoring organization, documented 692 thefts across the United States and Canada in Q3 2023, marking a 59% increase from Q3 2022.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s office announced on Wednesday that the state will continue its suspension of diesel and gasoline taxes until November 29. The temporary relief from taxes on motor and locomotive fuels, which amount to 31.2 cents per gallon for gasoline and 35 cents per gallon for diesel, was initially set to expire this

According to information from the Energy Information Administration, the average diesel price across the nation dropped by 8.8 cents and now stands at $4.366 per gallon as of November 6th. Here are the highlights: The average cost of diesel fuel has decreased by a total of 17.9 cents per gallon in the last two weeks,

A national chain of truck stops is showing its appreciation for military members in honor of Veterans Day. On November 11, 2023, TravelCenters of America (TA) is extending a generous offer to active-duty military personnel, veterans, and reservists. These individuals are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal at participating restaurants within the chain. To claim