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Federal, News

Shailen Bhatt stepping down as FHWA administrator

Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt is leaving his post on Sept. 10, the agency has confirmed with Land Line.

News

Traffic fatalities continue to drop as numbers approach pre-pandemic levels

After several years of improvements were erased in 2020 and 2021, traffic fatalities are slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels.

News

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund recognizing truck drivers in September

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is celebrating its annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week this month. A “Hope-A-Thon” is also scheduled.

News

Michigan DOT easing restrictions on Ambassador Bridge

The Michigan Department of Transportation is modifying its hazardous materials restrictions on the Ambassador Bridge starting next month.

Elections, News, State

Voters in six states to decide on ranked-choice voting

Voters in six states will make decisions this fall on the ranked-choice method to determine winners on Election Day.

Crime & Courts, News, State

Texas Supreme Court to hear Werner’s baffling nuclear-verdict case

A head-scratching, eyebrow-raising, nuclear-verdict case involving a Werner truck could reshape the legal landscape for carriers in Texas.

News, State

Year-long closure on Route 66 announced

Route 66 in Wellston, Okla., is closed in both directions for a widening and bridge reconstruction project that will take at least one year.

Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security, State

Thieves make of with over $40k in crab meat

Another cargo theft in Philly sees thieves make off with over $40k in crab meat. The incident is the latest in a rash of thefts across the city.

Crime & Courts, News

Former trucking company owner convicted of PPP fraud

A former trucking company owner was found guilty for his role in the fraudulent collection of nearly $3 million in pandemic relief loans.

News, State

CDL holders focus of New Jersey bills

Multiple bills at the New Jersey statehouse address certain truck rules for commercial driver’s license holders.