Electric Trucks on the Road: Is Route 66 ready for the new era of freight transport?

The iconic highway faces a new challenge: adapting to the electric trucking revolution and the push to decarbonize the freight industry. Route 66, known as “The Mother Road” of the United States, was for decades a symbol of progress, commerce, and adventure in freight transportation. Today, nearly a century after its inauguration, this iconic highway […]
SBTC advocates for english proficiency on commercial drivers and FMCSA audit

SBTC seeks to establish a requirement that states assess English proficiency during CDL knowledge tests. On March 1st, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States. As a result, concerns have arisen in the road transport industry regarding the lack of enforcement of a requirement that […]
Why Tesla faces significant global sales decline?

Tesla’s sales have experienced a sharp decline in several key markets worldwide, raising concerns among investors and analysts. Recent data indicates that the company has suffered significant drops in regions such as Europe, Australia, China, and the United States. This downturn comes amid increasing competition in the electric vehicle sector and a series of controversial […]
Severe Weather Alert: Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

A powerful storm system is set to bring severe weather across the southern United States starting Monday night A powerful storm system is set to bring severe weather across the southern United States starting Monday night and continuing into Tuesday, with impacts reaching the East Coast by Wednesday. This storm system has the potential to […]
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on European Union imports

In his first Cabinet meeting since beginning his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump declared his intention to impose a 25% tariff on European Union (EU) imports, claiming the bloc was “created to take advantage of the United States.” In his first Cabinet meeting since beginning his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump declared his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presidents Day in the U.S.: What’s open and what’s closed?

It is a federal holiday honoring George Washington, the nation’s first president, but not everyone gets the day off. Presidents Day, officially known as Washington’s Birthday, is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of February. In 2025, it falls on February 17. This day honors George Washington, the nation’s […]