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Diesel prices go up after 8 weeks

Average price per gallon rises to $3.914 dollars On Tuesday, December 26, marked the end of the continuous decline that the reference diesel price, used for most fuel surcharges, experienced over eight weeks. The Department of Energy and the Energy Information Administration reported a 2-cent increase per gallon in the weekly diesel price. This increase […]

Challenges and Advancements in the Adoption of Electric Trucks in 2023

The year 2023 witnessed significant challenges and notable advancements in the adoption of battery electric trucks Throughout 2023, the adoption of battery electric trucks experienced slower growth than anticipated, facing challenges in demand and infrastructure, according to executives from original equipment manufacturers. Rakesh Aneja from Daimler Truck North America emphasized the need for technological advancements, […]

Safety, Retention, and Transparency in US Road Transportation

Ramaswamy’s vision for the trucking industry Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican presidential candidate, unveiled his road transportation platform at Iowa 80 on the evening of December 21. At the renowned “World’s Largest Truck Stop,” Ramaswamy shared his insights on the current state of the trucking industry in the United States, which represents an economic movement of $875 […]

Recruitment and retention for truck drivers in 2023

It is anticipated that the freight transportation sector may recover in the first quarter of 2024 In 2020, the pandemic brought about an increase in the demand for freight transportation, consequently creating a greater need for truck drivers capable of handling the challenging required work. The demand for professional truck drivers has continued to show […]

From the truck to the stage: five drivers who crossed film and music

Elvis was told in a casting that he better continue with trucks. Stories of drivers who marked generations. Actors and great musicians began their working lives in trucks and shared a generation with other drivers who had the luxury, for example, of meeting Elvis at a stop or with Sean Connery at the occasional meal. […]

Barbies in trucking: bridging the gender diversity gap

TransForce launches the “Barbies in Trucking” campaign Over time, the role of women in the economic force has been growing. Although a complete balance has not yet been achieved, each advancement is considered a triumph. This year, the entertainment industry was led by women in various areas, with one of the major victories being the […]

2023 trucking industry challenges

Over 4,000 industry stakeholders surveyed this year to identify these challenges The economy, truck parking, fuel prices, driver shortage, and compensation are among the key issues in the trucking transport sector as it enters 2024. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) surveyed over 4,000 industry stakeholders this year to identify these challenges. Rebecca Brewster, President […]

The strangest insurance policies in the world: from abductions to people dying of laughter

Did you know that there is a policy that protects you in case you conceive an alien? Or that those abandoned at the altar have a backup? There are insurance agencies in the world and in the United States that are, to say the least, strange. Some fit into the most complex minds, but, surprisingly, […]

Fentanyl Testing for Truck Drivers: how the test works and what’s known

The SAMHSA estimates that the inclusion process could take more than a year A federal drug advisory group has initiated the extensive process of adding fentanyl to the list of substances subject to drug testing for federal employees and truck drivers. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that the inclusion process […]

Insuring the Titanic: the tale of the unsinkable ship

The Olympic and the Titanic were fully insured for a total of £1 million each Have you ever wondered, who insured the Titanic? To delve into this part of the famous ship’s history, we go back in time to the year 1828, placing ourselves in the United Kingdom. We begin with the establishment of Henry […]