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Over 400 drivers must retake tests after Colorado Springs driving school fraud investigation
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (138+ words) If you have received a letter of suspension from the DMV, KRDO13 would like to talk to you. Call 719-575-6285 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued an immediate suspension of the testing certificate for the Academy…...
America's long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel
1+ week, 6+ day ago (812+ words) New York (CNN) " Jamie Hagen believed the Great Freight Recession was finally over. Last year was a tough one for his South Dakota trucking company, Hell Bent Xpress. He was thinking about shutting down, his cash drained in the lean…...
Federal transportation funding, CDL enforcement, and capacity signals are reshaping the freight market for 2026
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (740+ words) Looking at the whole picture, these recent developments highlight a clear reality for shippers: Transportation planning is becoming more complex, and the margin for error is narrowing. On Dec. 30, 2025, the DOT announced more than $118 million in grant funding through the…...
The new geography of ecommerce: Top distribution locations retailers are betting on for 2026
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (670+ words) Location directly impacts revenue and long-term resilience as well, making location strategy a board-level decision. Where a brand's inventory sits determines delivery speed, shipping expense, service consistency, and how quickly a brand can respond to demand shifts or disruptions. That…...
Colorado Springs manufacturing facility to shut down, leaving 100+ employees without jobs
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (123+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - More than 100 people in Colorado Springs are facing layoffs following the closure of a major manufacturing facility on the city's east side. EPTAM Precision Metals, a manufacturer of medical, semiconductor, aerospace, and defense products, is shutting…...
Retail supply chains brace for a redefined 2026 as tariffs, technology gaps, and nearshoring upend old models
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (527+ words) According to the report, Retail Supply Chain Moves That Will Define 2026, many retailers are accelerating their nearshoring and regionalization efforts. The motivation is not just cost pressure, but a heightened need for control, stability, and agility. To mitigate risk, 77% of…...
What happens to an SR-22 when a driver moves to a non-SR-22 state?
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (411+ words) The requirement is almost always mandated by the court or the DMV of the state where the serious violation occurred. Due to interstate agreements and the National Driver Register (NDR), every state honors the compliance requirements imposed by the mandating…...
Vehicle hit by train overnight while attempting to cross tracks in Colorado Springs
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (178+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) " Police say, shockingly, no one was injured after a train hit a vehicle attempting to cross railroad tracks near downtown Colorado Springs late Sunday night. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), the crash happened…...
Better fuel management: Tank monitors save money and cut downtime and control costs
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (779+ words) For industries that run on diesel, gasoline, or propane, fuel is more than just a line item. It's the backbone of daily operations. When supply runs short, the ripple effects are immediate: stalled equipment, idle crews, and missed deadlines. Yet…...
Freight spot rates plunge on both coasts going into Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday amid weak imports
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (462+ words) China-US Ocean Freight Market: CEA to USWC: Spot rates continued their rapid decline this week, now falling to the $1, 350-$1, 500/FEU range, with some carrier-specific lows touching $1, 350. This marks the fifth or sixth consecutive weekly drop in November, driven by slow…...