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Minnesota Faces Legal Battle Over Truckers’ Right to Bear Arms

A lawsuit filed this week alleges that Minnesota is violating the Second Amendment rights of two truck drivers by refusing to honor firearm permits issued by other states. The case, titled McCoy v. Jacobson, was brought to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota on January 7, 2025, by the Liberty Justice Center, […]

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Port Workers and Employers Hold Talks Amid Strike Threat

The union representing workers at 36 ports along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts has reportedly resumed talks with employers as the deadline for a potential strike approaches in just one week. According to Bloomberg, representatives of the dockworkers’ union and their employer group, the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), gathered in New Jersey today to

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Pennsylvania Turnpike 5% Toll Increase: Open Road Tolling Starts January 5

Significant changes are set to take effect on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) this weekend, including adjustments to the toll structure and the introduction of Open Road Tolling on the eastern section of the highway. Upcoming PA Turnpike Toll ChangesStarting January 5, 2025, toll rates on the PA Turnpike will increase by 5%, but with

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Safe and Clean Truck Stops Worth the Extra Cost, Say Truckers

Safety is a significant concern for many truck drivers when stopping at truck stops. A recent survey revealed that 80% of truckers are willing to pay more for services at truck stops where they feel secure. The survey by FinditParts highlighted that younger truck drivers generally feel less safe at truck stops compared to older

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Fuel Costs on the Rise: Diesel Hits $3.561 per Gallon

Diesel prices saw a sharp increase during the first reporting period of the new year, jumping 5.8 cents to reach a national average of $3.561 per gallon, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration released on January 6. The Gulf Coast region experienced the largest rise, climbing 7.3 cents to $3.269 per gallon,

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Diesel Price Update: National Average at $3.476 After Small Dip

Diesel prices in the U.S. fell this week, with the national average dropping by 1.8 cents to $3.476 per gallon, as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on December 23. This decline follows last week’s 3.6-cent increase, which came after an 8.2-cent drop on December 9. Over the last six weeks, diesel prices have

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Planned I-40 Reopening Delayed Due to Fresh Damage

Another section of asphalt broke off from an eastbound lane of Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge this week, further postponing the highway’s reopening, according to a recent announcement by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. NCDOT stated that its teams and contractors had originally aimed to reopen the interstate during the first week

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