Tag: Florida

Top U.S. states most affected by hurricanes

Since 1851, only four Category 5 hurricanes have been recorded in the United States, which states have been affected? The United States is facing a 2024 hurricane season that has begun early and with intense storms, causing flooding, power outages, and losses. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates an 85% chance that this […]

In brief: California, Texas and Florida in the transportation industry

California’s new gas reserve plan, Texas introduces QR code for trucks, and Florida’s fuel price drop California: Newsom unveils plan to prevent gas price increases On August 15, California Governor Gavin Newsom presented an innovative plan to require oil refineries to maintain a minimum fuel reserve. This measure aims to prevent supply shortages, which Newsom […]

Florida insurers bolster capital for 2024 storm season

Despite the storm’s impact, Florida’s insurance sector has started 2024 in a stronger financial position During the 2024 tropical storm season, Florida’s insurance sector has demonstrated a notable capacity for adaptation and preparedness, aiming to protect its financial balances and provide more robust coverage. According to a report by the KBRA agency, recent regulatory reforms […]

Briefs: truckers challenge parking laws, speed limits, and safety regulations

Truckers sue Palm Beach County, California introduce smart speed laws, Colorado in commercial vehicle bill Truckers sue Palm Beach County, Florida over parking fines in The Acreage The community of The Acreage in Palm Beach County, Florida, once a parking spot for state and interstate truckers, found itself embroiled in a dispute in February. The controversy […]

Federal decision on CDL testing in Florida

Florida’s request aimed to alter the standard process of CDL skills testing, which was denied by the FMCSA Federal regulators have made a significant decision regarding the request from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to be exempted from federal regulations concerning commercial truck driver license (CDL) skills testing. In the notice […]

Dispute in The Acreage: heavy trucks won’t be allowed to park

A debate over heavy truck parking broke out in this Florida county. The Acreage, a census-designated community in Palm Beach County, Florida, finds itself in the midst of intense debate due to a recent ordinance establishing weight limits for trucks operating in the area. Previously used as parking by state and interstate truckers, the community […]

Navigating the Storm: Expert Insights into Freight and Trucking Fraud

By Bob Dilliplaine In the dynamic world of freight and trucking, the current economic climate has ushered in a challenging era marked by a significant rise in fraudulent activities. As an industry expert with years of experience, I’m here to guide you through these turbulent times, offering crucial insights and strategies to safeguard your business […]

High-risk profession: trucking leads the deadliest occupations in the USA

The transportation and movement of materials in general claimed 1,369 lives. The most affected area of all those measured. Transportation is the sector with the highest number of deaths, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data was extracted from the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2022 and demonstrates not only the […]

What speed would Santa Claus need to visit all the houses on the planet and what would happen to him?

He would require such powerful power and the consumption of so much fuel that the trip would be extremely expensive to begin with. Have you ever wondered what Santa would actually have to do to reach all the children’s homes in the world? How fast should the famous sleigh travel to deliver so many gifts […]

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. […]