Tag: Road transport

Top cities with the longest traffic times in the U.S.

A study conducted by the TomTom Traffic Index presents statistics that help identify the cities with the slowest traffic across the country. Traffic congestion in the United States has worsened in the years following the pandemic, leading to economic and time losses for drivers who face this issue daily. In a recent post, we shared […]

Signs of stabilization in employment in the road transport sector

The sector grew by nearly 10,000 jobs compared to 2023. In 2024, the road transport sector experienced the loss of thousands of jobs, but by the end of the year. Data indicated a stabilization in the labor market, which could signal the end of an overcapacity issue that had affected the sector for more than […]

First wildlife overpass on Interstate 5

This will be the first wildlife overpass in Oregon and the only one along the I-5 corridor that connects Mexico to Canada. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has received a federal grant of over $33 million to construct a wildlife overpass on Interstate 5 in southern Oregon, near the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. This will […]

Key issues facing the road transport industry in 2025

Road transport and fleet challenges of 2025, revealed in a Fleetworthy survey. 2024 is coming to an end, and with the new year come new challenges for the road transportation industry. While not everything can be left in the past, some issues will continue to accompany truck drivers on the road, who will face the […]

The rising cost of traffic congestion in the U.S.

According to the American Transportation Research Institute, congestion reached a record cost of $108.8 billion for the industry. Traffic congestion on U.S. roads generates an annual cost of over $100 billion for the road transport sector. According to the most recent study on the Cost of Congestion, published in 2022 by the American Transportation Research […]

Fatal traffic accidents involving large trucks decrease in 2024

Fatal traffic accidents involving large trucks have seen a significant decrease in 2024, ending the upward trend that had been sustained for over a decade. Fatal traffic accidents involving large trucks have seen a significant decrease in 2024, ending the upward trend that had been sustained for over a decade. According to the latest report […]

Unusual roadside attractions of the U.S.

In addition to the stunning views and landscapes, U.S. highways hide authentic treasures that many are unaware of. The highways of the United States stretch over 6 million kilometers, offering endless opportunities for unforgettable trips. To make those journeys even more special, there are several unusual attractions along the way that will add a unique […]

Road transport between uncertainty and signs of recovery

Over the past two years, the market has experienced a constant decline in rates, which finally came to a halt in 2024. The road transport sector has been one of the hardest hit by the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Over the past two years, the market experienced a steady decline in rates, which […]

Rising temperatures and their impact on road transport costs

The time an engine spends idling is equivalent to the amount of fuel it consumes; the more idling, the higher the fuel expenditure The beginning of September has not halted the high temperatures, and as they rise, so do costs in the road transport sector. According to data shared by FleetOwner, the transport platform Samsara […]

6 truck stops you have to visit in the United States

These are the 6 most iconic truck stops in the United States. Do you know them? Traveling by road across the United States is an unparalleled experience. The scenery unfolding before you at every turn offers some of the country’s best views. However, in addition to natural landscapes, there are other must-see attractions along these […]