Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Over Derailment
The federal government filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern over environmental damage caused by a train derailment that spilled hazardous chemicals into creeks and rivers.
March 31, 2023Congressional Policymakers Introduce Truck Parking Bill
Legislation designed to expand access to parking for truck drivers around the country was recently introduced on Capitol Hill.
March 30, 2023House GOP OKs Broad Bill to ‘Unleash’ American Energy
WASHINGTON — House Republicans on March 30 approved a sprawling energy package that seeks to undo virtually all of President Joe Biden’s agenda to address climate change.
March 30, 2023BNSF Train Derailment in Minnesota Prompts Evacuations
A train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota early March 30, and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate their homes, authorities said.
March 30, 2023Florida Ramps Up Number of CDL Schools
Florida is now able to train 3,500 truck drivers yearly due to its funding of workforce training as the state approved six new third-party FleetForce truck driving schools.
March 29, 2023Seven More Sentenced in Staged New Orleans Crashes
Seven more individuals have been sentenced over the past month for their roles in staged crashes with tractor-trailers in the New Orleans area.
March 28, 2023North Dakota Expands Overweight, Oversize Permit Options
Trucking companies in North Dakota are going to be able to have greater flexibility and efficiency serving the agriculture industry with overweight and oversize permits due to a new law passed at the request of the state highway patrol.
March 28, 2023NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Seat Belts Coming Loose
DETROIT — U.S. highway safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into problems with Teslas, this time tied to complaints that the seat belts may not hold people in a crash.
March 28, 2023Truck Parking a Priority for Administration, Buttigieg Says
Improving access to parking for the country’s truck drivers remains a priority for the Biden administration, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said recently.
March 27, 2023Biden’s Pick to Lead FAA Withdraws
WILMINGTON, Del. — President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration, Phillip Washington, has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration.
March 27, 2023