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In brief: weigh stations, young drivers, and fuel tax reform in the trucking industry

South Carolina debuts virtual weigh stations for trucking, as ATA pushes youth driver program, and states debate fuel policies. South Carolina launches virtual weigh stations for trucks South Carolina has begun implementing virtual weigh stations with the aim of improving road safety and freight transportation efficiency. In a collaboration between the state Department of Transportation […]

Air Quality Alert in California Impacts Transportation

An air quality alert has been issued as high levels of fine particle pollution (PM2.5) trigger health warnings across several parts of California. The situation is affecting visibility, driver health, and logistics operations, forcing transportation professionals to take extra precautions on highways and in urban corridors

Ground and Air Transportation Brace for a Weekend of Cancellations and Delays

A historic cold wave is set to disrupt ground and air transportation across the United States, bringing cancellations, delays, and operational restrictions to highways, airports, and essential services throughout the weekend. Federal authorities have activated emergency plans in response to a major winter storm expected to deliver snow, ice, and extreme temperatures to large portions of the country.

Polar Vortex Puts U.S. Roads on Alert

A powerful polar vortex outbreak is triggering a widespread winter storm across the United States, bringing snow, ice, and extreme cold to major freight corridors. The event poses a serious risk to trucking operations, road safety, delivery schedules, and commercial vehicle insurance exposure.

Digital Freight Forwarding Is Reshaping Global Logistics

Digital freight forwarding is transforming the logistics industry through artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud-based platforms. According to DataM Intelligence, the global market is expected to surpass US$50 billion by 2031, while the U.S. alone will reach US$15.04 billion, driven by e-commerce growth, nearshoring, and the digitalization of supply chains.

Texas Has Revoked 6,400 Commercial Licenses to Strengthen Road Safety

The review of commercial licenses is part of a federal audit process and updated administrative criteria aimed at aligning work permits, driving credentials, and compliance standards. For the transportation sector, this new licensing landscape marks a phase of regulatory adjustment, greater predictability, and reinforced safety conditions on highways and major freight corridors.

Dangerous Roads: Massive Indiana Crash Involving More Than 10 Semi Trucks Raises Red Flags

Dangerous winter roads, truck accidents, multi-vehicle pile-ups, and low visibility are back in the spotlight after a major crash in Indiana. A pile-up involving more than 30 vehicles, including at least 10 semi trucks, left several people injured and reignited the debate over how to drive safely on snow- and ice-covered highways.

Jerome Powell under investigation as tensions between Trump and the Fed escalate

The investigation into Powell has raised global concerns over a potential threat to the independence of the U.S. central bank. In the new episode of the podcast “Noticias Sobre Ruedas” (“News on Wheels”), market specialist and journalist Julián Yosovitch analyzes the growing tensions between President Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve, amid an economy facing […]

Road Alert: 25 States Under Extreme Driving Conditions

Road Alert: 25 States Under Extreme Driving Conditions
Snow, ice, strong winds, and low visibility are keeping major highways under active travel advisories. The alert now affects 25 states and calls for extra caution, especially among truck drivers and freight carriers operating along key corridors.

California’s Unhealthy Air: Impacts on Trucking and Freight

Unhealthy Air Quality in California: What Repeated Pollution Alerts Mean for Trucking and Freight Operations