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Massive heat wave to scorch the U.S.: temperatures above 100°F

The last days of July will bring a heat wave of up to 100°F, potentially affecting 100 million people or more across the country. A heat wave is about to sweep across much of the United States. According to AccuWeather data, the last days of July will bring temperatures reaching up to 100°F, potentially affecting […]

Delta-Aeroméxico alliance could crash amid rising U.S.–Mexico tensions

The USDOT announced regulatory measures that could potentially end the cross-border joint of Delta-Aeroméxico. A dispute between the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Mexico has escalated in recent days. The conflict involves allegations that Mexico has violated the Open Skies agreement signed in 2015. In response, the USDOT announced possible regulatory measures that […]

Game-Changing NMFC Update Transforms LTL Freight Rates in the U.S. – What Shippers and Carriers Must Know Now

NMFC Update Transforms LTL Freight Rates in the U.S. – What Shippers and Carriers Must Know Now

BUILD: $488 million in infrastructure grants

The Department of Transportation stated that the BUILD program is intended to leave a lasting legacy. On July 15, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the allocation of 30 infrastructure grants totaling $488 million. These investments — ranging from truck parking facilities to bridges, highways, and multimodal projects — aim to improve travel safety and […]

New Import Tariffs Drive Up Trucking Costs: How Logistics Companies Can Use Insurance to Stay Competitive

What is the new TIFIA plan to make infrastructure financing easier in the U.S.?

The Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) aims to modernize roads across the country. From now on, all types of eligible projects will be able to finance up to 49% of their costs, a significant increase from the previous cap of 33% for most cases.

Flash Floods Shut Down U.S. Roads: Infrastructure Fails Amid Extreme Weather

A violent storm slammed the U.S. Northeast on the night of Monday, July 14, triggering devastating flash floods across New York and New Jersey

Grand Canyon Lodge Burned Down Amid Ongoing Southern U.S. Flood Recovery

The United States is facing a summer kickoff marked by simultaneous emergencies. In the West, wildfires have forced the full closure of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Meanwhile, in the South and parts of the East, widespread flooding has submerged highways, closed key transport corridors, and left entire communities under water. The combined impact is putting pressure on logistics systems, disrupting both tourism and the movement of goods and services.

Earth Is Spinning Faster: What It Means for GPS, Trucking, and Drivers’ Daily Operations

New tariffs on copper and pharmaceuticals amid push to reshore manufacturing

President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports and stated he is considering a 200% levy on imported pharmaceutical products. As part of his plan to encourage the return of industrial production to the United States, President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports and stated he is considering a 200% […]