USPS electric vehicle fleet is delayed with $3 billion of taxpayer money used — only 612 trucks produced
USPS Electric Fleet Delays Raise Concerns WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service’s initiative for an all-electric delivery fleet is significantly behind schedule. More than $3 billion of taxpayer money has been spent, yet only 612 of the anticipated 35,000 electric delivery trucks have been constructed, according to a letter shared with Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). […]
New York City ‘bounty hunters’ earning large sums by reporting idling trucks include lawyers, doctors, and local residents.
A group of individuals, including lawyers and doctors living in affluent areas, have been exploiting a city program that rewards citizens for reporting idling trucks. This lucrative arrangement has even led to reports of complaints against mobile coronavirus testing vehicles during the pandemic. One of the standout earners from New York City’s citizen idling complaint […]
Noem cautions that trucks are turning into ‘weapons’ as sanctuary states permit licenses for undocumented immigrants.
Noem Critiques Sanctuary States Over Undocumented Driver Licenses Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has expressed concern regarding sanctuary states, claiming they permit undocumented immigrants to acquire commercial driver’s licenses. She fears that untrained individuals are turning large trucks into “weapons.” Noem specifically referenced California Governor Gavin Newsom in light of a tragic incident on October […]
Trucks damage roads, but trains can save taxpayers billions.
Potholes and the Cost of Trucking Anyone who’s ever driven on America’s highways is familiar with the tales of potholes, cracked roads, and never-ending construction. States allocate billions from taxpayer money each year for road upkeep, yet the infrastructure seems to deteriorate more quickly than it can be fixed. What many drivers don’t know is […]
New trucks introduced to spread salt on NYC highways before the upcoming winter snowfall
New York City is getting ready for winter, as health officials reported on Monday. They introduced an improved stockpile of snow removal equipment just ahead of the season’s first snowfall. The Department of Sanitation is expanding its fleet with four new salt trucks, bringing the total to 17. This addition will help cover crucial freeway […]
Two trucks loaded with Guy Fieri’s tequila vanished in a complex crime plot.
Guy Fieri’s Tequila Trucks Stolen in a Bold Robbery Guy Fieri was taken aback to hear that two trucks full of Santo Tequila had vanished. He co-founded the tequila brand alongside musician Sammy Hagar. During a segment on “60 Minutes” that aired on CBS on October 5, Fieri, along with the CEO of his company, […]
ICE Detains 91 Drivers of Illegal Migrant Trucks in Licensing Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported the arrest of 91 undocumented immigrants operating semi-trucks with fake licenses in Oklahoma, as authorities ramp up efforts against illegal immigrant truck drivers. A three-day operation along I-40 led to the arrests, made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Besides the […]
Chinese government-connected network training undocumented immigrants to drive trucks in the US
Investigation Reveals CDL Access for Chinese Immigrants A recent investigation has uncovered that illegal Chinese immigrants are acquiring commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to work in the U.S. trucking industry, facilitated by networks tied to the Chinese government. Based in New York, the non-profit organization known as CATOU, which stands for Chinese American truck driving and […]
States across the political spectrum find common ground; they stand together against larger trucks.
There’s a growing consensus among local leaders from various states about the risks tied to the proposal for larger trucks that vastly exceed standard highway sizes. Recently, over 2,200 local officials have united—spanning the political spectrum from both conservative and liberal states—to express their strong opposition to new truck weight limits. They’re urging lawmakers to […]
Trump reveals a 25% tax on trucks and a 30% tax on furniture
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Household Goods and Trucks On Thursday, President Donald Trump revealed an extensive set of tariffs on various household items, such as imported kitchen cabinets and specific furniture types. Additionally, new tariffs on trucks and pharmaceuticals were also announced. “Starting October 1, 2025, we’ll impose a 50% tariff on all kitchen […]