Category: Transport

Bees, trucks, and the supply chain of life

Why bees are the truckers of nature — and truckers, the bees of the road. May 20th is celebrated around the world as World Bee Day, a global occasion dedicated to recognizing the essential role that bees and other pollinators play in maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Their work is crucial for the food […]

CDL or jail: 4% of truckers lack valid licenses

The trucking industry faces ongoing issues with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs). The trucking industry is currently grappling with significant challenges related to commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). Adam Wingfield, a well-known transportation expert, recently published a study based on data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The study revealed an alarming statistic: approximately 4% […]

Human driver returns to Aurora’s autonomous trucks

Aurora Innovation decided to place a human driver back behind the wheel of its heavy-duty trucks in Texas. In recent years, Aurora Innovation has positioned itself as one of the leading developers of autonomous vehicles. With its Aurora Driver system, the company began testing autonomous heavy-duty trucks, which later started operating on public roads under […]

Truck driver salaries: challenges, earnings, and expenses on the road

How much does a truck driver make? Over the years, truck driver wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of living. Life on the road comes with both its luxuries and sacrifices. For many, being a truck driver means embarking on adventures across different states, discovering new places, and enjoying the peace of […]

The 10 Most Dangerous Roads in the U.S.: Routes Every Trucker Should Know

Driving a truck across the United States means covering thousands of miles through diverse climates, elevations, and terrain types.  Some US routes pose a significantly higher risk due to their geography, weather conditions, traffic volume, or road design. Based on road safety reports, transportation associations, and federal statistics, these are the 10 most dangerous roads […]

Fuel efficiency strategies for trucking fleet

From avoiding idling to reducing the use of heating systems, implementing these strategies can lead to fuel savings of up to 30%. Road transportation in the U.S. spends approximately $105 billion annually on diesel fuel, according to data from Global Trade. This consumption accounts for up to 20% of operating costs—second only to wages—making fuel […]

Lawmakers and trucking industry unite to combat staged accident fraud

According to the ATA, these sophisticated scams have resulted in multimillion-dollar losses for carriers, exploiting high insurance coverage limits to extort companies. In response to the rise in staged accident scams targeting trucking companies, several Republican members of Congress have called on the U.S. Department of Justice to create a specialized task force to combat […]

Cybersecurity under pressure: threats escalate in the transportation sector

The U.S. has seen a 136% increase in cyberthreats, compared to the levels recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Trellix Advanced Research Center has published its CyberThreat Report: April 2025, detailing advanced persistent threat (APT) detections targeting the United States during the first quarter of 2025. The report reveals a 136% increase, equivalent […]

CVSA to request two-hour limit on personal conveyance use

Thirty-eight percent of drivers misuse personal transportation time, according to data compiled by CVSA. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) plans to formally request that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) impose a two-hour limit on the use of personal conveyance by truck drivers, following the discovery of increasing misuse of this provision. Based […]

FMCSA removes electronic logging devices from approved list

These ELDs do not meet the minimum requirements that all devices must meet, according to FMCSA standards. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on Monday, May 12, the removal of eight electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its list of registered devices. These ELDs, associated with the company Gorilla Fleet Safety LLC, fail to […]