Safety news
The Kentucky firefighter who rappelled off a bridge to rescue the driver of a tractor-trailer as it dangled precariously over the Ohio River said he played just a small part of the successful rescue.
The rules are the rules, but the federal rulemaking process can be confusing for those who are most impacted by the final results of that process.
What are the rules on automated driver systems in commercial motor vehicles? Right now, it depends on what state you are in.
U.S. authorities have accused another sanitation company of illegally hiring at least two dozen children to clean dangerous meat processing facilities, the latest example of illegal child labor that officials say is increasingly common.
The drivers of commercial motor vehicles, semis and buses, hold a key to making the country’s roadways safer.
No matter a farm’s size, it’s important for farmers to be mindful of their responsibilities when hiring young workers.
Electric vehicles that typically weigh more than gasoline-powered cars can easily crash through steel highway guardrails that are not designed to withstand the extra force, raising concerns about the nation’s roadside safety system.
General Motors is recalling more than 323,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks in the United States because the electronic tailgate release switches can short circuit and open the gates while the vehicles are in park.
CSX’s fourth quarter profit slipped 13%, but the railroad hauled slightly more freight and kept its trains running smoothly.
U.S. auto safety regulators have closed an investigation into complaints that the doors on some Ford Escapes can open while the SUVs are being driven, without seeking a recall.
“We have a ton of stuff packed into two days.” That’s the succinct description of the 2024 Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show, scheduled for Feb. 2-3 at the Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria.
Human trafficking is not just a problem in other countries. It’s happening right here, in communities across Indiana.
Corn Belt Ports, the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District and the Illinois Waterway Ports Commission have a new office in Peoria.
Solar farms and changing environmental policies may have an impact on values of farmland in the United States.
Honda Motor’s American arm is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the United States due to a fuel pump defect that can increase risks of engine failure or stalling while driving.