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Season of theft: how to take care of your cargo during Thanksgiving season

CargoNet has reported 126 cargo theft incidents during the Thanksgiving period. The risks of cargo theft activity in the U.S. are “extremely high” during this Thanksgiving holiday, warns CargoNet. In its previous Supply Chain Risk Trends Analysis for the Third Quarter of 2023, CargoNet recorded a total of 692 merchandise thefts in the third quarter […]

Ohio, Indiana and Michigan: transportation updates across Midwestern states

Ohio to invest $700,000 in road improvement program, Indiana’s suspension of service hours for propane carriers and Michigan to implement speed ticket cameras. Ohio: Department of Transportation to invest $700,000 in road improvement program The Ohio Department of Transportation is investing $700,000 in a program aimed at enhancing road conditions throughout the state. The department […]

Breaks to eat and rest: yes or no? California Attorney General Issues Waiver Request to the FMCSA

The California Attorney General’s Office and the Commissioner of Labor send a response to the FMCSA regarding its request for exemption requests for the rest rules in California. The California Attorney General’s Office, together with the Commissioner of Labor, issued a press release in which they expressed their request for an exemption on behalf of […]

Trucker’s experience: the 7 best scenic routes in America

According to truck drivers, these are the most scenic drives in the U.S. For those who spend their days driving back and forth from state to state, finding beauty in the mundane is a must. Whether you’re traveling along the California coastline, amidst the autumn foliage in the Northeast, or anywhere in between, some of […]

More robots than humans: UPS presented how Velocity, its new warehouse, will work

At New UPS Warehouse, Robots Will Outnumber People 15 to 1. UPS Inc. just opened its newest and largest warehouse, UPS Supply Chain Solutions Velocity, a 20-acre facility located outside of Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to the size, there is another peculiarity in this new facility: most of the workers will be robots. The large parcel […]

Recession in the freight transport industry: imbalance between supply and demand

Experts foresee this holiday season the freight industry could be in worse conditions than last year. The U.S. trucking sector is in a serious state, as reported by Fox News Digital. Following the pandemic, like many industries, freight transport was affected due to an excess of trucks and drivers compared to the low amount of […]

A more sustainable future: the rise of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles compared to electric vehicles

A closer look at Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles vs. Electric Vehicles. In recent years, the transition from fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles has been increasing, driven by recognition of climate change and opting for sustainable options. While much of the conversation around zero-emission vehicles focuses on Electric Vehicles (EV), innovations in Hydrogen Fuel Cell […]

Trucking news in Washington, California and Colorado

Updates to laws and programs for drivers in different states. Washington and California: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration seeks waiver requests on rest rules decision. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced last August that it is actively seeking to receive requests for exemptions from its previous decision to rescind break rules in California […]

Hacked and trailers: a demonstration made clear how vulnerable they are

The National Freight Vehicle Traffic Association organized a demonstration to prioritize the protection of tractor-trailer systems. On October 24, the National Freight Vehicle Traffic Association (NMFTA) organized a wireless hacking demonstration to exemplify how someone could take advantage of the vulnerabilities of cargo trailers and trailers. At its Cybersecurity Digital Solutions Conference, NMFTA provided a […]

Amazon at the top of the global freight transport list 2023

The company demonstrates its success thanks to its impressive logistics network and fulfillment of its orders. The annual report of the Global Top 50 of the freight transportation industry has been announced by SJ Consulting Group Inc. This year the first six positions have taken a turn, since Amazon is the company that is placed […]