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US extends fuel truck driver shifts to avert supply delays amid record diesel prices — 1dSean Duffy issued a 90-day waiver letting fuel truck drivers work 16 hours a day, up from 14, as U.S. diesel hit a record $6.29 a gallon.

Derek Foss Blaming drivers hours ignores how energy policies drove prices this high in the first place.

Sikh Truck Driver Stabbed 17 Times in Wyoming — 1dA Punjabi Sikh truck driver, Gurvinder Singh, was stabbed 17 times at a Wyoming rest area and a 45-year-old man, Andrew Kris Bzdak, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, though motive remains unknown. Civil rights groups including CAIR and the American Sikh Council are calling for a transparent investigation into possible racial or religious bias, linking the attack to a controversial DHS social media post about “Mr Singh” that was later removed.

13 arrested unloading Memphis chicken shipment allegedly stolen for drug debt — 1dMemphis officers serving a robbery warrant on Javunte Johnson found 13 people unloading stolen chicken pallets from a semi; the driver said he traded the load for a drug debt.

Nicole Hardy Thirteen folks unloading pallets in Memphis like it was normal business shows how these schemes pull in way too many people.

Verstappen Criticizes 2026 F1 Cars’ Limited Driver Input — Sep 9, 2026Max Verstappen argues that the 2026 F1 cars are numb to driver inputs, reducing the driver's ability to influence performance as shown by Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson's rapid adaptation to new teams. He says the cars reward less commitment and prefer battery-driven, top-speed strategies, and calls for regulatory changes to restore driver influence.

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Saves Unconscious Driver and Prevents Potential Tragedy — Sep 9, 2026An off-duty NYPD officer stopped a car that ran a red light in Sunset Park and performed CPR on its unconscious driver.

Jared Kim It's reassuring that an off-duty officer was there to pull that driver out and stop a worse accident from happening.

Madrid F1 Organizers Plan Track Changes After Debut — 3dDrivers criticised Madring for producing little overtaking as the race highlighted the circuit’s limitations, while organizers said they will work with the FIA to implement FIA-recommended improvements next year and refurbish the layout. They emphasized their openness to changes, with praise for qualifying dynamics but recognition that adjustments—potentially eliminating problematic corners—are needed to enhance wheel-to-wheel racing for 2027.

Marcus Bell They need to scrap those tight corners quickly if they want real racing instead of processions next year.

Uber and Wayve launch London's first public robotaxi service with safety drivers — Sep 3, 2026

Derek Foss Curious how these will handle cyclists and pedestrians darting through junctions, that's always the real test in a city like this.

Driver and guardian arrested after 2-year-old killed in North Charleston hit-and-run — 6dA 2-year-old girl, Haisha Dominguez Marin, was killed in a hit-and-run on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, with the driver, 27-year-old Anayely Lovato Guerrero, charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene, and the child’s guardian, 21-year-old Glaimar Alejandra Ramirez Dominguez, charged with unlawful conduct toward a child; authorities say the 2020 Toyota Tacoma involved was located and the investigation continues. The incident and subsequent arrests have prompted scrutiny of hit-and-run accountability and the responsibilities of guardians in a child’s welfare as more details emerge, including statements about driving behavior and potential bail considerations.

Logano Claims Gateway Pole, Widest Since 2017 — 5dJoey Logano captured the Busch Light Pole at Gateway with a 32.817-second lap, cruising to a 0.276-second margin over Kyle Larson as Chase drivers dominated the top of the field. The pole sets Logano up to maximize points in Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300, with several Chase contenders and notable start positions shaping the race field.

Priya Raman Chase drivers locking down the top spots makes sense for the playoffs but I hope some of the other guys can still mix it up.

FBI investigates alleged sale of 153 million driver's license scans — Sep 6, 2026The FBI has opened an investigation into a massive theft and sale of millions of driver’s licenses from the United States and Canada, with digital scans being advertised on the dark web service Nexus and tied to the New Orleans–based IDScan.net. Reporting links the breach to a wider identity-verification ecosystem, including travel and rental companies, and notes ongoing investigative scrutiny and cooperation from IDScan.net as authorities probe the source and scope.

Marcus Bell IDScan.net cooperating after the fact doesn't undo the damage. Security should've been baked in before they became a chokepoint for everyone's ID data.

ST Launches Lower-Cost In-Cabin Image Sensor — 4dSTMicroelectronics unveiled the ST SafeSense VD56GA, a 1.1 MP automotive image sensor for infrared in-cabin sensing designed to scale driver and occupant monitoring across vehicle lines while reducing module costs. The sensor delivers 35% higher MTF sharpness and nearly 60% higher infrared sensitivity, includes embedded image processing, and leverages front-end manufacturing in Crolles to boost supply-chain resilience and simplify camera integration.

Tom Gallagher Shifting production to Crolles should help keep these parts available even if global supply issues pop up again.

Armless Racing Driver Hits 110 mph Steering with His Feet–Aims to Make History at Le Mans — Sep 8, 2026Callum Smith, born without arms, drives race cars at over 110 mph using his feet and has joined Team BRIT while working toward a start at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Norris Takes Pole for Madrid Grand Prix — 6dGeorge Russell topped FP1 on the new Madring circuit in Madrid, with Mercedes locking out a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of Kimi Antonelli as teams began to learn the track. The session saw traffic and near-incident drama, including penalties for Sergio Perez and various drivers complaining about others hindering laps while Ferrari and Red Bull traded positions near the front.

UPS worker of 44 years struck and killed days before retirement — Sep 9, 2026A longtime UPS employee, Paul Roberts, 63, was fatally struck by a vehicle at a Missouri UPS facility while on the job, just days before his planned retirement after 44 years with the company. Authorities say the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated, and UPS offered condolences amid family accounts of his devotion to work and concerns about safety conditions at the site.

Topeka Woman Killed Helping Crash Victim on Highway — 6dA 44-year-old Topeka social worker, Sarah J. McLaughlin-Olson, was killed while helping crash victims on U.S. Route 75 south of Topeka on Sept. 10, after a Ford F-350 pulling a horse trailer veered onto the shoulder to avoid other vehicles. The Honda Civic driver was seriously injured and McLaughlin-Olson’s death drew statements from her school community about her dedication and support for students and families.

Derek Foss So sad about the motorcyclist. Roads shared with horses are unpredictable, riders and drivers both need extra caution out there.

Nestlé Plans Price Increases to Offset Middle East Supply Costs — Sep 10, 2026Nestlé’s leadership reiterates that the Middle East conflict is a real driver of inflationary pressure, raising energy, freight and raw-material costs with only a modest direct sales impact estimated at about 2–3% of global revenue. The company is responding through price increases, product reformulation, pruning weaker items, cost efficiencies and a willingness to pursue strategic acquisitions to protect margins amid ongoing cost inflation.

Jared Kim Nestlé's price hikes feel inevitable with rising energy costs, but I hope they don't overdo it on items people buy daily.

Congressman Seeks Tesla Autopilot Probe After 43 Videos — Sep 10, 2026A U.S. congressman, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, is pressing for a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving after NBC News identified multiple videos of drivers asleep at the wheel, urging regulators to ensure safeguards prevent foreseeable misuse. Meanwhile, NHTSA already has open probes into Tesla’s technology and Tesla argues both systems require active supervision, highlighting ongoing debates over monitoring effectiveness and potential bypasses such as sunglasses or obstructed cabin cameras.

Derek Foss Lawmakers should focus on enforcing driver responsibility instead of rushing another probe on the company.

California mother arrested after shattering school bus doorWorld — Aug 27, 2026A California mother was arrested after breaking the glass of a Calaveras County school bus door and climbing through a window to confront the driver during a chaotic stop that allowed several students to exit through windows; authorities say the driver acted to address student behavior, while some parents dispute how long the bus was held and what prompted the disturbance.

ICE Nabs Illegal Migrant Truck Driver With ‘No Name’ Listed On Driver’s LicenseReporting — Oct 10, 2025Federal immigration officials nabbed an illegal migrant truck driver who managed to score a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) despite apparently providing “no name.” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents…

Driver ‘Miraculously’ Survives After Guardrail Pierces Through VehicleOpinion — Dec 31, 2022A driver is extremely lucky to be alive after running into a guardrail off I-384 in Connecticut the day after Christmas. Not only did the driver survive the accident, but they somehow escaped major injury as well. The…

Iran to Double Gasoline Price for Heavy UsersFinance — Sep 6, 2026Iran is experiencing deepening economic distress as purchasing power erodes and living costs surge, with households forced to spend more on basics as savings lose value. In response to sanctions and a strained economy, Tehran is raising gasoline prices for heavier users in staged tiers, increasing the burden on many drivers and prompting warnings of potential protests.

Flock Employee Summons Police Over Reporter Filming Installation — Sep 8, 2026InvestigateTV and other outlets show a core paradox in Flock Safety’s ALPR network: a system built to watch drivers triggers concern when the watcher is filmed or questioned, revealing deep privacy and civil-liberties tensions. As reporters, installers, and police respond to public-recorded filming, governments and communities debate whether to expand or curb the technology, which now underpins tens of thousands of cameras nationwide.

Hyundai builds data flywheel to catch Tesla in autonomous driving — 5dHyundai Motor Group will roll out Nvidia-backed Level 2+/2++ driver-assistance systems from 2028, with full in-house Atria AI development pushed to 2029, as the company leans on data partnerships and external chips to accelerate deployment. The group is building a data flywheel around its 42dot unit, leveraging a fleet of more than 7 million annual vehicle sales to continuously collect real-world data, train AI with edge-case focus, and integrate improvements into vehicles, while pursuing broader autonomy milestones including a late-2020s pilot and safety-focused validation.

Tom Gallagher Their focus on safety validation before wider rollout is the right priority even if it means lagging Tesla on timelines.

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