News and Updates


New Ban on Commercial Drivers Using Cell Phones ~ Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Those driving commercial vehicles have new rules to follow. 


Steven McCormack, 'Human Balloon,' Injured By Compressed Air ~ Wednesday, May 25, 2011

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A New Zealand truck driver said he blew up like a balloon when he fell onto the fitting of a compressed air hose that pierced his buttock and forced air into his body at 100 pounds a square inch. 


Mississippi port closed to shipping traffic ~ Tuesday, May 17, 2011

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — A section of the Mississippi River has been closed indefinitely due to high waters, hindering commercial traffic along the critical waterway, Coast Guard officials said Tuesday. 


CALIFORNIA BILL WOULD LABEL PORT TRUCKERS AS EMPLOYEES ~ Tuesday, May 17, 2011

California’s Assembly could vote as early as May 12 on legislation to require truckers working ports to be classified as employees. 


Oil settles lower on weak economic data ~ Tuesday, May 17, 2011

NEW YORK — Oil fell again Tuesday after disappointing reports on factory production and new home construction raised more concerns about the U.S. economic recovery and future demand.