Tag: heat

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 […]

In brief: Utah expands EV charging, Houston improves roads, Michigan approves heavier electric trucks

State updates impacting the transportation industry. Utah plans to expand infrastructure for charging electric vehicles Utah will receive $36 million, funded by the National Infrastructure Program, which plans the installation of a total of 15 points to be equipped with new fast charging stations for electric vehicles in Utah, including a Pilot Flying J Travel […]

Season of theft: how to take care of your cargo during Thanksgiving season

CargoNet has reported 126 cargo theft incidents during the Thanksgiving period. The risks of cargo theft activity in the U.S. are “extremely high” during this Thanksgiving holiday, warns CargoNet. In its previous Supply Chain Risk Trends Analysis for the Third Quarter of 2023, CargoNet recorded a total of 692 merchandise thefts in the third quarter […]

Trucker’s experience: the 7 best scenic routes in America

According to truck drivers, these are the most scenic drives in the U.S. For those who spend their days driving back and forth from state to state, finding beauty in the mundane is a must. Whether you’re traveling along the California coastline, amidst the autumn foliage in the Northeast, or anywhere in between, some of […]

Hacked and trailers: a demonstration made clear how vulnerable they are

The National Freight Vehicle Traffic Association organized a demonstration to prioritize the protection of tractor-trailer systems. On October 24, the National Freight Vehicle Traffic Association (NMFTA) organized a wireless hacking demonstration to exemplify how someone could take advantage of the vulnerabilities of cargo trailers and trailers. At its Cybersecurity Digital Solutions Conference, NMFTA provided a […]

October saw the fifth loss of the year in U.S. freight industry jobs

The downward trend is anticipated to continue through 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that freight transportation employment posted its fifth loss of the year last October, leading to a decline of more than 30,000 jobs from its peak. It is estimated that the sector will continue to move towards an annual decline. In […]

Tesla won the first trial against an autopilot for a fatal accident

For almost a month the evidence and demands were presented. And a jury found Musk’s company innocent. A jury determined that the crash that killed a driver in California four years ago was not generated by Autopilot. Thus, Tesla Inc. achieved a new feat, in this case legal, and vindicated its system based on driver […]

After the fall of Yellow, Convoy closes its doors

Another industry giant collapses. Convoy is keeping its doors closed as Yellow seeks to pull off the largest transportation industry auction ever created. Another of the industry giants is facing a difficult time for the company and its employees. This is Convoy Inc., a company that is valued at $3.8 billion and last year raised more […]

Diesel price decline continues

For the fourth week the value of this fuel drops. Gasoline does it even more. The price of diesel continues to fall and now fell to 5.4 cents per gallon to reach $4.444, according to the latest data published by the country’s Energy Information Administration. The decrease in price is part of a decline that has […]

“Don’t let the sun go down on me”: four keys to protect truckers from the heat

Summer presents a real challenge for those who travel the routes. Tips to protect yourself. The delights of summer can become a real hell for those who circulate on the roads. It is that the time of the swimming pools represents a challenge for truckers and carriers who endure these high temperatures that affect both […]