US what? One by one, the list of federal permits to transit the roads of the United States

US what? One by one, the list of federal permits to transit the roads of the United States Permits, taxes and forms to keep up to date. The list of federal and state permits that transportation companies or truckers must have is long and sometimes cumbersome. Procedures that can take time to be granted, always depending on […]

In numbers: less unemployment in the trucking sector

In numbers: less unemployment in the trucking sector Women are the ones most affected by the lack of work. Statistics for May. The US transportation sector unemployment rate marked a sizeable decline in May. The number reached 3.6% as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If this month is compared with that of […]

The Supreme Court ruled against the truckers who carried out a strike

The Supreme Court ruled against the truckers who carried out a strike It was because they left behind their loads of concrete and caused huge losses to the company they worked for. Right to strike, but always with limits. This sentence summarizes the opinion of Judge Samuel Alito who explained that the Federal National Labor […]

Texas, the paradise of autonomous trucks

Texas, the paradise of autonomous trucks Several companies test their shipments in the north of the State. The case of Fort Worth, El Paso, Dallas and Houston. North Texas has been transformed into a space where autonomous trucks have earned their place on the roads. In this state, companies are carrying out what would be something […]

Strong response from FMCSA on safety limiters: “We continue to fight”

Strong response from FMCSA on safety limiters: “We continue to fight” “When decisions are made in Washington that affect our members, ATA will always be in that room with a seat at the table,” they begin. A bill was recently introduced in the Senate that seeks to do away with the speed limiters proposed by […]

Science says it: what truckers are like and how they live

Science says it: what truckers are like and how they live Feelings, lifestyle and personal organization. An investigation carried out by the VINCI Autoroutes Foundation for responsible driving determined how truckers behave and how they take care of their health. In order to do so, different aspects of the lives of 515 drivers from 18 countries […]

Ohio bets on trucker stops and proposes to renovate 33 rest areas

Ohio bets on trucker stops and proposes to renovate 33 rest areas The plan was announced by the governor, Mike DeWine. They should be finished by the end of 2026. Four years and 33 renovated rest areas at 17 locations. This is the plan announced by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, who already inaugurated one of […]