As another week rolls out, we’re once again here to provide a fresh, curated collection of the latest news impacting the transportation industry. From the courtroom trials of Yellow Corp. and the Teamsters union, the generous centennial celebration offer from Kenworth for Transition Trucking’s award, to the inspiring journey of Evelyn Vincenzo as she gears…
Rhode Island’s Truck-Only Tolls: Mounting Controversy and Nationwide Repercussions Rhode Island, The Ocean State, is awash in a sea of opposition. At the heart of the turmoil is its truck-only tolling system, part of the RhodeWorks program. What makes this system stand out is that it’s already faced the gavel once and was deemed unconstitutional…
This week, we navigate the groundbreaking intersection of autonomy and logistics, the continuing conversation on surveillance and safety, and the latest in infrastructural innovation and resilience. Whether you’re interested in how the Loadsmith Freight Network is reshaping long-haul freight with autonomous tech, the ongoing concerns raised by the OOIDA over automated surveillance, or the speedy…
Tesla Semi Truck Hurdles: Navigating Production Delays and Software Glitches Tesla’s Semi truck, a revolutionary initiative first announced by Elon Musk all the way back in 2017, has been hailed as a trailblazer with its impressive 500-mile range and economical alternative to diesel-powered trucks. Yet, this voyage hasn’t been without obstacle. Production postponements, coupled with…
Fasten your seatbelts, commercial drivers, logistics professionals, and industrial staff! We’re about to embark on a thrilling journey through the current landscape of the trucking industry. In this week’s news, we confront the rise of ‘nuclear verdicts’ threatening the very heartbeat of our industry. We’ll navigate the ebb and flow of the trucking capacity, wade…
Shock has echoed through much of the US as the northeastern US witnessed an unforeseen disaster. A fuel tanker truck caught fire and ultimately resulted in a calamitous collapse of a vital portion of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. The tragedy took not only the life of an experienced and brave trucker but also significantly disrupted…
Hold on tight as we navigate the exhilarating twists and turns of the latest developments in the trucking and logistics industry! This week, our news spotlight roars to life with a trio of captivating stories set to rev your engines. Feel the pulse of protests in Los Angeles, stirred by the controversial decision to axe…
In the icy vastness of Alaska, echoes of a new gold rush are resonating, not of precious metal but of industrial potential. Alaska, is currently standing on the cusp of a surge in mining and drilling projects. Similar to the oil boom of the 80s, ignited by the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, this…
As the heartbeat of America’s commerce, the trucking industry propels our daily lives forward, seamlessly weaving stories of innovation, resilience, and diversity. First, we journey to West Memphis, Arkansas, where an expansion of truck parking facilities provides much-needed relief to a long-standing issue in the trucking world. Then, we shift gears to discuss the remarkable…
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