Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, believes that 30 years from now, we will question why we ever permitted human drivers to operate vehicles on the road. He shared this perspective with journalists on October 29th while visiting a Tesla car manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China, on the last day of his trip to the […]
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On Monday, the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) released a fresh report concerning the fatalities resulting from truck accidents. In this report, they emphasized the urgent need for Congress and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to take swift action in implementing speed limiters and Automatic Emergency Braking systems. Comprising safety advocates and the families of individuals
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is introducing weight restrictions alongside wind warnings for certain areas, particularly those prone to high winds causing vehicles to overturn, as per a recent statement. WYDOT, on October 27, revealed their plan to implement a new system of wind-related closures for light, tall vehicles during the upcoming winter season.
The truck stop chain, Pilot, is honoring military members this Veterans Day by providing them and their families with a complimentary meal credit worth up to $12 at participating Pilot, Flying J, and One9 Fuel Network travel centers. This offer is available from November 10 to 12, 2023. To take advantage of this offer, individuals
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A Delaware bankruptcy court, last Friday, granted permission for Yellow Corp.’s estate to sell its fleet of vehicles through auction houses. The estate had previously made an agreement with Nations Capital, Ritchie Brothers, and IronPlanet on October 16 to facilitate this sale. Initially, the court delayed approval to allow time for the U.S. Trustee’s office
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Earlier this week, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) celebrated the completion of a new rest area project along I-65 in the northwestern part of Indiana with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. On Tuesday, October 24th, INDOT marked the official opening of the Kankakee Welcome Center, situated on the southbound lanes of I-65 near mile marker 231
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Subject to suitable weather conditions, the Michigan Department of Transportation will have contracted work crews shut down all lanes in both directions of Interstate 94, spanning from the M-10 (Lodge Freeway) to M-3 (Gratiot Avenue), for the purpose of demolishing certain bridges over the forthcoming weekend. This road closure is scheduled to commence at 9
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New York has enacted an updated “move over” law, making it the most recent state to do so. Governor Kathy Hochul has recently endorsed a new legislation that mandates drivers to change lanes when they encounter any vehicles halted on the side of a highway. This law requires motor vehicle operators to exercise reasonable caution
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Paccar Inc. has announced impressive financial results for the third quarter, reporting a substantial 60% increase in earnings. This surge in profits can be attributed to the growth in margins for their parts division and a notable increase in truck sales, both of which exceeded the predictions of industry analysts. The company, headquartered in Bellevue,
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Convoy, the freight startup based in Seattle that ceased its operations last week, is reportedly in the process of being acquired, as per information from a former employee of Convoy who is familiar with the ongoing deal. The specifics of the acquisition are currently undisclosed, but it is anticipated to be concluded in the near
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