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Trucks through the decades: the journey of U.S. trucks

From the 19th century to the 2010s, let’s retrace the path that trucks have traced throughout U.S. history. On National Retro Day, we take a look at the history of road transportation in the U.S., remembering the beginnings of trucks and following their technological progress and labor development over more than a century. From the […]

Retro truckers: 6 things they did in the old days

From CB radio to GPS, a nostalgic look at the evolution of trucking. It is said that the golden age of trucks took place in the 1970s, a period when truck drivers were portrayed as rebels, laying the foundations for the industry we know today. During the 1980s and 1990s, modernity began to gradually make […]

10 unanswered questions about Autonomous Trucks

Technology is advancing faster than laws, and some issues remain unclear. What happens if they crash? Who is responsible? How are they protected from cyberattacks? How will they handle roads where people drive poorly? Autonomous trucks promise to revolutionize the freight transport industry by reducing costs and increasing efficiency. However, their implementation raises multiple questions […]

Why California’s High-Speed Rail Is Becoming the Slowest Project in History

The Trump administration is targeting California’s controversial high-speed rail project, with federal transportation officials announcing an investigation and possible withdrawal of about $4 billion in federal funding. The ambitious high-speed rail project aiming to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco in under three hours is facing a new challenge: the administration of Donald Trump has […]

These World War II trucks are for sale: expensive and indestructible

They are the Thorco Dual Engine Ford Trucks, and a collector from Texas has put them up for sale in a listing that has gone viral. They are a legend in U.S. military transportation. Price: over 1 million dollars. Two 1941 Ford trucks with dual engines, designed to transport B-24 bomber parts during World War […]

Pets and trucking: the ultimate guide to road trippin’ with your pet

Five general measures that will help you travel the road with your four-legged best friend. On February 20th, National Love Your Pet Day is celebrated, a special date to show the affection we feel for our four-legged companions. For truck drivers, whose work can be solitary, having a pet as a companion during their travels […]

Trump administration terminates approval of New York’s congestion pricing program

U.S. Department of Transportation Revokes New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan. ‘LONG “LIVE THE KING!’, says Trump on X. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has withdrawn its approval of New York City’s congestion pricing program, as stated in a letter sent to Governor Kathy Hochul. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, in a letter released by […]

Jorge Rabaso: “Success is finding your purpose in life and never giving up until you achieve it”

Writer, leader, educator, podcaster, and influencer, this Argentine-born entrepreneur inspires and helps thousands of Hispanics. How he turned adversity into opportunity and loneliness into community. Jorge Rabaso is an entrepreneur, writer, founder of the Hispanic Network Community, and Toastmasters Bilingual—a support network for learning public speaking and communication skills among Latinos in the U.S. He […]

ATRI reveals top truck bottlenecks in the U.S.

The American Transportation Research Institute has released its 14th annual list of the most congested highways and truck bottlenecks in the United States. The American Transportation Research Institute has released its 14th annual list of the most congested highways and truck bottlenecks in the United States. Some highways from the 2024 list remain, while others […]

Why 2025 Has Seen So Many Plane Crashes – And What’s Being Done About It

Crash of a Delta plane in Toronto adds to a difficult start to the year in terms of air accidents. Since the beginning of 2025, air transportation has resulted in over 200 fatalities. Is flying safe? Since the start of 2025, air transportation has recorded more than 200 fatalities and multiple serious accidents. This figure […]