A scooter rider’s reckless behavior at a busy late-night intersection in downtown Boston has been caught on dashcam footage. The incident, which occurred on June 29, 2026, at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Clarendon Street, shows the scooter rider…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revived the English-language proficiency rule, which has resulted in about 2,000 drivers being sidelined monthly with out-of-service violations. The rule, which dates back to 1937, was unevenly applied for much of the…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling has raised the stakes for freight brokers, emphasizing the need for formalized vetting practices and strong record-keeping. The decision, which held that negligent-hiring claims against brokers are not pre-empted,…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling has increased scrutiny on carrier selection and risk management for freight brokers and motor carriers, with smaller brokers and carriers facing the greatest strain due to limited resources. Industry leaders…
International, the commercial vehicle arm of Traton Group, reported a 8% year-on-year decline in Q2 2026 truck and bus sales to 16,200 units, down from 17,600 in Q2 2025. However, the company saw a 21% sequential rise from the first…
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will restore 400 jobs and add 200 more workers at its Mount Holly, North Carolina Freightliner plant by the end of 2026, CEO John O’Leary confirmed to Transport Topics. The move reflects a rebound in…
The Trump administration, Kansas, and South Bow have settled alleged Clean Water Act violations tied to a 2022 Keystone Pipeline spill. The rupture, which occurred in Washington County, Kansas, leaked nearly 13,000 barrels of oil, including crude that entered Mill…
Kia is recalling 462,869 Telluride SUVs spanning model years 2020 through 2024 because a damaged power seat switch can overheat and trigger a fire. The recall supersedes an earlier campaign addressing the same issue. Owners are instructed to park their…
A Reddit user in Santa Ana, California, captured a near-collision at the intersection of Grand Avenue and 17th Street on June 13, 2026. The dashcam footage shows the Redditor attempting a legal, protected U-turn on a green arrow when a…
A London court has largely rejected claims that car manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and Renault, used illegal defeat devices to cheat on emissions tests. The case, which involved 1.6 million claimants and 38 allegations, saw only two allegations upheld, undermining…