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Give me a break: the FMCSA opened the requests to evaluate the hours of food and rest and ATA came out to answer it

They evaluate the exceptions of California and Washington. Opinion crossing. On one side, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), on the other the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The two organizations are facing each other over the idea of accepting petitions to evaluate the decisions made in 2018 and 2020 regarding the meal and rest […]

Worst of Endings for Nikola: Halts Sales and Recalls Class 8 Electric Trucks From Market

After the fire that occurred on June 23 at the company’s facilities, Nikola took a drastic solution. Nikola’s case adds to a long wave of trucks, vehicles and even ships that had problems and ended up in flames. In the case of the ships, suspicion points to the lithium-ion batteries they were transporting. In Nikola’s […]

California: a project seeks to increase the price of San Francisco tolls

The rule would go into effect early next year. Seven state bridges are crossed to circulate through the San Francisco Bay Area. Tours that could cost much more if a bill that already has favorable approval from the Senate and proposes an increase of 1.5 dollars over five years is approved. It was the Transportation […]

Fire alert: ships carrying electric vehicles and fires in “green” trucks are concerned

The cases accumulate and generate alarm. Stories of fires that are difficult to put out. What about lithium ion batteries? The news is not new and is repeated from time to time in the world’s media. Ships that transport electric cars end up on fire due to the explosions in the batteries. Electric trucks catch […]

Proterra bankrupt and UPS estimates a lower revenue outlook for 2023

Two pieces of news from the world of transport once again have an impact on the sector. After the bankruptcy of the historic Yellow, Proterra Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty electrical components, now joins. On the 7th of this month, he declared bankruptcy and published a statement. The CEO of this company, Gareth Joyce stated […]

Florida renews emergency order for certain commercial vehicles

These are for those who provide emergency services and supplies. The order suspending the requirements for certain commercial vehicles entering the state of Florida has been renewed. These are those who provide emergency services and supplies. This extension was generated by Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles officials who issued this rule in September of […]

Yellow: “All company operations have ceased”

The company sought federal protection and filed for bankruptcy. “Dear customers and employees. All company operations have ceased as of Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. m. EDT”. With this notice, Yellow closed its operations after 100 years of history in the industry in the United States. The company urged, in the same notice, […]

Truckers: Kentucky removes HOS limits through Aug. 18

Storms and severe weather caused flooding and damage to the area. Faced with this emergency, local officials decided to issue an emergency order that will only be in force until August 18. This way truckers will be able to work more hours to bring relief to the area. Jim Gray, Kentucky’s Cabinet Secretary for Transportation […]

Tesla’s Cybertruck: “The Most Powerful Tool We’ve Ever Built”

With these forceful words, Elon Musk’s company defines its new project, recently launched. The Cybertruck features a cargo capacity of up to 3,500 pounds and is designed with exterior storage of up to 100 cubic feet. This beast can pull nearly infinite mass, Tesla clarifies, and has a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds. It works […]

“Don’t let the sun go down on me”: four keys to protect truckers from the heat

Summer presents a real challenge for those who travel the routes. Tips to protect yourself. The delights of summer can become a real hell for those who circulate on the roads. It is that the time of the swimming pools represents a challenge for truckers and carriers who endure these high temperatures that affect both […]