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How to avoid accidents in blizzard conditions

During blizzard weather, approximately 156,000 traffic accidents are reported, with high injuries and fatal deaths. Blizzard conditions have caused dangerous travel and road closures in several Midwest states, including Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with winds over 100 km/h in Kansas City and more than 20 cm of snow in Minneapolis-St. Paul. During the […]

Challenges in truck parking: why truckers don’t use parking apps

The negative reaction to these apps is not only due to the technology itself but also to the lack of complete information provided by them. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently published a study titled “Assessment of Truck Parking Capacity Utilization to Determine the Feasibility and Benefits of Truck Parking Management Platforms.” This […]

In brief: new tariffs and bill to end electric vehicle mandate

25% tariffs on autos, tech, and pharma, third-party litigation reform in six states, and the end of New York congestion fees. 25% tariffs on imports of automobiles, technology, and pharmaceuticals President Donald Trump announced the potential imposition of a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical products. Trump stated that these tariffs could […]

Carl G. Fisher: pioneering the future of transportation and racing

Carl G. Fisher was one of the most influential figures in the transportation industry, an innovator and vehicle enthusiast, whose legacy includes what is now known as Interstate 80. Carl G. Fisher was one of the most influential figures in the transportation industry, an innovator and vehicle enthusiast, whose legacy includes what is now known […]

FMCSA extends Regional Emergency Declaration for fuel transporters

Due to weather conditions and the ongoing need for supplies, the FMCSA has extended the declaration until February 15. The Regional Emergency Declaration issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on January 10 has been extended and modified. This declaration was made in response to severe winter storms that affected the United States […]

Trucking industry mobilizes to aid Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts

While firefighters continue their arduous work, the road transport sector has taken action to support the city of Los Angeles. The road transport sector has responded to the emergencies caused by the fires in Los Angeles, offering help and support to the affected people. Since January 7, wildfires have devastated several counties in Los Angeles, […]

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 […]