Illinois

Zoning changes banning logistics facilities in Deerfield, Illinois, are to take effect Feb. 20.

Senators and two U.S. House representatives from Illinois object to the railway merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern as currently proposed, saying the Surface Transportation Board should respond to their constituents’ concerns.

CN announced Monday it anticipates spending $355 million in 2022 to improve infrastructure in Illinois, Tennessee, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick.

Dozens are confirmed dead, but the search continues for survivors of Friday’s tornado outbreak across the South.

Officials say a proposed inland port near where the Mississippi and Ohio rivers meet will have ample capacity to serve Midwest customers seeking export access via barge, rail and truck.

Illinois trucking company B & B Logistics Inc., cited several times for hours-of-service violations, shuttered operations and filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in mid-May.

As protests over the death of George Floyd expand nationwide, road closures and safety concerns are starting to impact freight movements and put the lives of truck drivers at risk

The Harris County Toll Road Authority, which operates most of the toll roads in Houston, has eliminated cash payments from its booths during the global coronavirus pandemic.

“The weather has not been kind to farmers this year. It’s been blow after blow after blow.” Downward pressure on prices hurting growers.

The bill introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) would allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads for not giving Amtrak preference on freight rail-owned track.

Groups say existing federal laws trump Illinois’ mandate on train crew size.

The railroad was building the train when it derailed and caused a tank car to catch fire.

The states of Illinois, Nevada and Washington are seeking to push ahead with state laws requiring a train crew size of at least two individuals, despite a federal declaration saying that such laws have been voided.

President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau agree to implement agreement that has the potential to speed up the flow of goods between the two countries.

Several inches of snow and slush could soon cover roads in parts of Midwest after a week of warm weather.

According to Lytx data, the following Illinois roads are no stranger to accidents.

Heavy snow melt and rains have caused historic flooding in 16 states and the FMCSA has lifted certain regulations as a result.

A new piece of legislation means that such declarations by the governor won’t be necessary to ease weight limits in the future.

Walmart is facing a $50,000 fine for allowing trucks to park at one of its Illinois stores. The penalty came from the city of Springfield, which claims the store is not following the parking plan approved by the city when it was built.