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A truck driver is suing his former employer after being fired for refusing to cut his hair in a “buzz cut” style. Drew Harvey, 26, had worked for TMC Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa, for just a month as a flatbed truck driver before he was dismissed in June. In July, Harvey filed a civil […]

Recovery operations are ongoing in the South following the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, which may be the most devastating storm to hit the area. Here are the main points from the aftermath: Many highways in western North Carolina remain closed. NCDOT posted to its website: “I-40 is impassable in multiple locations. I-26 is

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is urging drivers to treat all roads in the western part of the state as closed after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. As of Monday morning, September 30, NCDOT reiterated that “all roads in Western North Carolina should be considered closed,” noting that many areas can’t report

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close several lanes and ramps at the southbound I-95/I-695 interchange in southwest Baltimore County on Wednesday, October 2. All lanes and ramps are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. on Thursday, depending on the weather. This traffic change is part of the State Highway Administration’s

Navistar, Inc. revealed plans this week to undergo a rebranding that includes a new name and logo, set to take effect next month. Starting on October 1, 2024, the company, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, will be known as International Motors, LLC. This transition will also feature the introduction of a refreshed logo, according to the

A strengthening Hurricane Helene is currently moving through the Gulf of Mexico and is forecasted to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday, potentially as a Category 3 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. The center reported that Helene will rapidly intensify over the eastern Gulf of Mexico before making landfall, with wind speeds between

Last week, the average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. increased slightly, ending a 10-week decline. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 23, diesel prices rose by 1.3 cents, bringing the national average to $3.539 per gallon. Despite this small rise, diesel is still much cheaper than it was

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the schedule for the largest commercial vehicle enforcement events in 2025, such as International Roadcheck and Brake Safety Week. Following the completion of Brake Safety Week, the final significant enforcement operation for 2024, CVSA officials are now focused on planning next year’s inspection and enforcement activities. Below

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is informing commercial vehicle drivers that Ports of Entry in the state will transition to cashless payments starting next year. Beginning January 1, 2025, all Colorado Ports of Entry will no longer accept cash payments. Instead, professional drivers will need to use credit cards or checks for any transactions. A

The average diesel price in the U.S. decreased for the 10th consecutive week, dropping by 2.9 cents to $3.526 per gallon, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration released on Sept. 16. Since July 8, diesel prices have dropped by a total of 33.9 cents, indicating a steady decline over the past two