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 […]
Trump plans to impose import taxes on medications, kitchen cabinets, furniture, and large trucks.
Trump Introduces New Tariffs on Imports On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that starting October 1, there would be a 100% import tax on drugs, a 50% tax on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, a 30% tax on upholstered furniture, and a 25% tax on heavy trucks. His posts on social media indicated that his […]
Trump reveals new tariffs on medications, furniture, and large trucks starting October 1.
On Thursday, President Trump revealed a series of product-specific tariffs that are slated to go into effect on October 1. These tariffs include a requirement for manufacturers to produce plant-free drugs within the United States. These tariffs, which represent Trump’s commitments to countries globally, could face significant backlash, particularly concerning drug imports. Many experts are […]
The impact of self-driving trucks on the freight sector in America
Trucking in Transition: The Role of Autonomy Think about your dinner tonight. Everything you see on the table—your food, your clothes, everything—probably arrived via truck. It’s fascinating, really. Almost everything we interact with has taken a journey on 18 wheels before it gets to us. The trucking industry is undergoing significant changes. Artificial intelligence, which […]