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Hurricane Idalia Swamps Southeast, Closes Highways

Hurricane Idalia made landfall Aug. 30 in Florida as a Category 3 storm and unleashed devastation along a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast.

August 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Traffic Deaths Fall 3% in First Half of 2023, Report Finds

Traffic fatalities declined by an estimated 3% during the first six months of 2023 while miles traveled by U.S. motorists increased 2.3% across the same period of time, a new report found.

August 30, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

US Economic Growth for Q2 Revised Down to 2.1%

The economy expanded at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of higher borrowing costs, the government said Aug. 30.

August 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Proposes Changes to Carrier Fitness Determination

Federal trucking regulators are seeking public comment on a proposal to modify the current three-tier safety motor carrier fitness rating structure, including a review of data and other resources.

August 30, 2023
GovernmentTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Ordered by NHTSA to Address New Issue Over Autopilot

Tesla is facing increased scrutiny from federal regulators over a possible work-around of monitoring meant to keep drivers’ hands on the wheel while using Tesla's Autopilot system.

August 29, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

US Consumer Confidence Wanes With Prices Still High

Americans are feeling less confident financially as summer comes to a close and high prices and interest rates weigh on their willingness to spend.

August 29, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

Five States Issue Emergency Commercial Vehicle Orders

Florida and four other states issued emergency waivers for commercial motor vehicles that remain in effect for varying periods up to a month to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

August 29, 2023
BusinessSafetyLogisticsTCA

Amazon Delivery Drivers in Denver Undergo Unique Training

Many Amazon delivery drivers located in Denver have likely gone through a three-day course developed locally, one that could eventually serve as a model of driver training elsewhere.

August 29, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Toyota to Resume Japan Plants After Rare System Malfunction

Toyota Motor Corp. said it will gradually resume operations at its 14 domestic plants Aug. 30 after a system malfunction suspended production.

August 29, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafety

Transfix Fights Freight Fraud With Shipment Verification Tool

Transfix launched a new security feature designed to verify load authenticity to reduce freight fraud, the company announced Aug. 24.

August 28, 2023