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917 New Truck Parking Spaces Coming to Florida’s I-4 Corridor

Five new truck parking expansion projects along I-4 in Florida, supported by a $180 million federal grant from the USDOT.

Florida SB 86 Proposes $50,000 Fines for Trucking Companies

Florida SB 86 would introduce heavy financial penalties, truck seizures and potential operational restrictions for carriers. Industry analysts warn it could affect driver availability and freight costs across the state.

Expansion project in Florida will add 100 truck parking spaces

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced new infrastructure projects that will take place in the central part of the state. An expansion project in Florida will add 100 truck parking spaces and 17 miles of express lanes on Interstate 4. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced new infrastructure projects that will take place in the […]

New WEIGH Act targets English proficiency and license fraud

The Weigh Station Enforcement to Intercept and Guard Highways Act (WEIGH) would turn all weigh stations on interstate highways into English proficiency checkpoints. In recent months, the trucking industry has seen an increase in regulations related to migrant drivers, aimed at strengthening overall sector safety. In this context, a new piece of legislation has been […]

Florida to begin inspections at weigh stations on immigrant truck drivers

Florida will begin implementing inspections at weigh stations located along the state’s highways, targeting immigrant commercial truck drivers. Florida will begin implementing inspections at weigh stations located along the state’s highways, targeting immigrant commercial truck drivers. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and State Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the new measures on August 25, accompanied by […]

$5 billion cost of winter weather: snowstorms disrupt Florida and U.S. transport

Winter weather conditions affect the U.S. market as Florida breaks records with 7.6 inches of snowfall. The northwest of Florida experienced an unusual weather event this Tuesday: Pensacola turned into an unexpected winter wonderland, breaking a 100-year-old record by receiving 7.6 inches (19.3 cm) of snow. The previous record, 3 inches, dated back to 1895. […]

Assessing the damage and financial toll on insurers of Hurricane Milton

Before the storm began, insurance industry experts estimated losses could reach up to $100 billion for the global insurance sector. Hurricane Milton swept through Florida with strong winds, heavy rains, and several tornadoes, causing at least four deaths. The storm made landfall on October 9 in Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane, wreaking havoc […]

Emergency measures and preparations for Hurricane Milton in Florida

The state of Florida continues to implement safety and security measures to receive Hurricane Milton. Florida is implementing an unprecedented mobilization of approximately 8,000 National Guard members in anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s arrival. This mobilization is complemented by the establishment of a camp at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, which will house 10,000 emergency response […]

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton: storm threatens supply chains

In addition to the severe impact expected across the state, Milton is already causing serious disruptions in Florida’s freight transportation markets. The state of Florida is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, a storm that has reached Category 4, with sustained winds of 127 mph and gusts of up to 155 mph. In addition […]

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 […]