EPA warns California: Stay away from America’s trucks
California’s Regulatory Power Under Scrutiny For many years, California has wielded significant influence over auto policies in the U.S., often extending its regulations well beyond state lines and impacting lives of Americans who haven’t even cast a vote. This situation has now reached a pivotal point. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to […]
Swalwell Promises to Revoke ICE Driver’s Licenses While His State Gives Trucks to Unqualified Immigrants
California Lawmaker’s Bold Proposal Following License Controversy California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has promised to take action against deportation agents, saying he would revoke their driving licenses after the state figured prominently in a development involving commercial licenses for foreign truck drivers. As the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Swalwell stated that, if elected, he would pull […]
Kodiak AI self-driving trucks demonstrate safety on actual commercial roads
Kodiak AI, a notable player in self-driving technology, has spent considerable time demonstrating that autonomous trucks can function effectively in real-world conditions. Their principal system, Kodiak Driver, integrates AI-driven software with adaptable hardware. As they put it, “Kodiak Driver combines advanced AI-driven software and modular, vehicle-independent hardware into a single integrated platform.” This perspective is […]
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 […]