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Hurricane Dorian Prompts Emergency Declarations Across Southeast

After pummeling the Bahamas for a few days, Hurricane Dorian has begun to move toward the Atlantic coast, prompting the FMCSA to issue a regional emergency declaration in 10 states that suspends certain trucking regulations.

FMCSA Issues Emergency Declaration for Historic Midwest Flooding

The FMCSA has declared an emergency for the Midwest states hit by historic flooding, freeing up local trucking companies like Crete and Werner to deliver needed supplies to those affected by the disaster.

Crews Return Home After Hurricane Michael Response

Electric power utilities mobilized a team of more than 35,000 workers from 27 states and Canada to restore power safely and as quickly as possible.

Nissan's Ultimate Service Titan XD Upfit

Nissan created a one-of-a-kind service truck: a mobile command center and first aid unit mounted on to its 2018 Titan XD.

Gas Company Steps Up After Gas Explosion in Massachusetts

60 Columbia Gas and contracted construction teams will begin a massive replacement program to ultimately replace the 48-mile distribution system.

Kentucky Permits Rapid Transfer of Utility Equipment During Emergencies

In the event of an outage or other event that threatens a utility’s transmission system, the RESTORE agreement gives participating utilities the ability to quickly obtain the equipment needed to complete repairs.

How PG&E is Using Drones for Wildfire Response

Pacific Gas & Electric teams operated flights over fire zones in Northern California, capturing videos and still images of PG&E equipment.

Telematics in Vocational Truck Fleets: Utility Operations

The utility fleet industry is very labor intensive and often must help during emergency situations or during times of severe weather. Telematics can help keep a utility fleet going where it needs to be.

Prepare for Inclement Weather

As the end of the year is upon on us, the change in seasons will impact highway safety across the United States. Before beginning or continuing with a run, it is important to monitor weather patterns in the regions drivers are traveling.

Columbia Gas of Ohio Builds Training Center

Columbia Gas of Ohio has announced that it will build a new state-of-the-art training facility in Gahanna, Ohio.