A new study highlights the massive cost of congestion in the trucking industry. The American Transport Research Institute’s Cost of Congestion study shows that congestion is adding almost 110-billion dollars to the industry’s costs. Renee Amar (AY-mar), the executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, says the problem is very prevalent in Louisiana.
Cut 3 (12) “…3.6 billion dollars.”
A longtime Texas staple is coming to South Louisiana. Buc-ee’s will be opening a store along I-10 in Lafayette sometime in early 2026. Mandi Mitchell, the president and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, says this means dozens of new jobs for the region.
Cut 24 (09) “…dollars an hour.”
Enhanced seat belt warnings will soon be required in all new vehicles in the U.S. Under new NHTSA (NIT-sa) rules, all new vehicles will come equipped with enhanced seat belt warnings for front-seat occupants by September 1st, 2026; and seat belt warnings for rear-seat passengers will come one year later. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says seat belts have been proven to save lives.
Cut 11 (09) “…not buckled up.”
If you still need to mail your Christmas gifts to arrive before Christmas Day, you’d better get a move on it. Today is the deadline for shipping by USPS Ground Advantage to guarantee that they will arrive by Christmas, and tomorrow is the deadline for Priority Mail. Evelina Ramirez with the Postal Service says they’re ready for the added volume.