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California Faces Rare Blizzard in Latest Extreme Weather

An exceptionally cold winter storm buffeting California brought snow to coastal hills that rarely see it, shut major highways near Los Angeles and Santa Cruz and knocked out power to more than 110,000 homes and businesses.

February 24, 2023

Ohio Derailment Prompts Congressional Panels’ Review of Freight Rail

Transportation committees on Capitol Hill are planning in-depth examinations of the circumstances surrounding the derailment this month of a freight train in Ohio.

February 23, 2023

Ice Storm Cuts Power, Scraps Flights, Coats Roads

More than 800,000 homes and businesses across the upper Midwest were in the dark on the morning of Feb. 23 after a dangerous ice storm coated roads and knocked down power lines.

February 23, 2023

Ohio Rep. Bob Latta Touts AV Tech’s Safety Potential

Ohio Republican Rep. Bob LattaÌýpointed to the potential for considering legislation regarding autonomous vehicle technology during this session of Congress.

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February 22, 2023

FleetForce Prepares Launch of New CDL Training Centers

FleetForce Truck Driving School finalized a market expansion totaling six new training program centers in Florida, the driver training company announced Feb. 21.

February 21, 2023

Iowa Has New Overweight Permit Law for Emergencies

Iowa has a new law on its books allowing state and local officials to exempt overweight permits from load limits so truckers can move heavier loads in emergencies.

February 21, 2023

Long-Term Strategies Key, Recruiting Experts Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The more than 600 trucking industry recruiting professionals at the Recruitment & Retention Conference were urged to keep up their recruiting efforts, even as American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello told them a mild recession remains likely.

February 17, 2023

Ford Halts Production of Electric F-150 After Battery Fire

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.

February 16, 2023

Tesla Recalls More Than 362,000 Cars Due to Self-Driving Crash Risk

Tesla Inc. is recalling 362,758 vehicles due to a crash risk associated with its so-called Full Self-Driving Beta software, according to U.S. authorities.

February 16, 2023