Lack of parking for semi-trucks can have fatal consequences
There is only enough parking for one out of every 11 trucks on the nation's roads, according to the trucking industry, leading drivers to park in unsafe areas.
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There is only enough parking for one out of every 11 trucks on the nation's roads, according to the trucking industry, leading drivers to park in unsafe areas.
A study tested the 2023 Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica and Kia Carnival. None of the minivans received an "acceptable" or "good" rating.
Both sides met Saturday as members of United Auto Workers continued their strike against the big three automakers. The union is demanding, among other things, a pay increase of at least 36% along with cost of living and job protections. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
For the first time in history, autoworkers at Ford, General Motors and Chrysler parent Stellantis have walked off the job at the same time. Kris Van Cleave reports from Ohio as the strike stretches into the third day. Source
The strategy of striking against all three automakers but at select plants — with the possibility of expanding the strike if necessary — is new for the union.