The European chemical industry council, Cefic, has called on the European Commission to introduce EU-wide ‘end-of-waste’ criteria for chemical recycling. This move is aimed at addressing the current ‘regulatory fragmentation’ that is holding back investment in circular plastics. In a…
Kumho Tire has increased its investment in a new tire production plant in Hampyeong, South Korea by around 15%. The company will now invest KRW760 billion (€440 million) in the new factory, up from the KRW661 billion investment announced in…
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…
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…