Tag: Insurance brokerage

Predatory Towing: ATRI highlights issues in the towing industry

The American Transportation Research Institute analyzed the long-running controversy with towing practices. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report on November 29 of this year, analyzing the longstanding controversy in the road transport sector related to towing practices between 2021 and 2023. According to ATRI’s detailed analysis, around 30% of invoices for heavy-duty […]

Truckers: “Shiny happy people?”

A survey determined that those who drive transport suffer a lot from unhappiness. Because? The main factors: salary and communication problems. Drive My Way conducted a survey to determine the level of happiness of those who drive trucks or transport in general. In a large comparison, which covered from 2019 to 2023, it was detected […]

New loading port for heavy trucks announced in Long Beach

This depot will be capable of providing high-speed loading infrastructure for hundreds of trucks daily. Forum Mobility, a freight and freight transportation electrification provider, announced that it plans to build a new freight depot for heavy trucks to be located in Long Beach. This depot will be able to provide high-speed charging infrastructure for hundreds […]

Diesel continues to fall and registers a new decrease in its price and at the national level

The national average of $4,146 per gallon is the lowest since $4,127 on July 31. The drop in diesel prices continues for another week. According to U.S. Energy Information Administration records, fuel was recorded at $4.146 per gallon on Monday, Nov. 27, down 6 cents from the previous week. According to the federal agency, national […]

Strong warning: FMCSA tightens regulations on drug use by truck drivers

By the end of next year, truck drivers who test positive for drug use will remain in a “prohibited” status and will lose their commercial driving licenses. On November 28, a statement was issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), stating that a driver with a violation of the drug and alcohol program […]

Volvo Trucks recalls 2018-2024 models over passenger seat safety concerns

This marks the second instance in the last three months that Volvo Trucks has issued a recall for its vehicles. According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2018-2024 VN, VNR, and VHD trucks after discovering an issue with the passenger seat. The vehicles do not […]

Smart Cameras in Trucks: optimizing safety and efficiency in freight transportation

Providing a comprehensive view, offering assistance, and fostering operational improvements are key objectives. The widespread use of cameras in freight trucks has seen a significant increase by fleets, increasingly opting for the installation of both external and internal cameras in their vehicles. This practice not only supports drivers but also reduces risks, providing value beyond […]

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 […]

Breaks to eat and rest: yes or no? California Attorney General Issues Waiver Request to the FMCSA

The California Attorney General’s Office and the Commissioner of Labor send a response to the FMCSA regarding its request for exemption requests for the rest rules in California. The California Attorney General’s Office, together with the Commissioner of Labor, issued a press release in which they expressed their request for an exemption on behalf of […]

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 […]