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Spring maintenance: optimizing your fleet

With change in seasons and the growth in goods flows, spring also marks the beginning of a new season for road transport. Spring has arrived. With rising temperatures and winter gradually fading away, the change in seasons and the growth in goods flows, spring also marks the beginning of a new season for road transport. […]

Walmart challenges Amazon with new logistics initiative

Walmart Transportation announced an initiative to implement a new third-party logistics offering. In 2024, Walmart Transportation announced an initiative to implement a new third-party logistics offering. Currently, transportation companies partnered with Walmart’s network have begun receiving informational emails about this step, marking Walmart’s largest expansion into freight transportation services. The emails, sent to selected carriers, […]

Torc, Flex, and Nvidia to create a scalable AI system for autonomous trucks

This breakthrough by Torc, Flex, and Nvidia marks a decisive step toward the commercialization of Level 4 autonomous trucks. The company specialized in the development of autonomous trucks, Torc Robotics, announced a new strategic collaboration on March 18. Together with Flex, a leader in manufacturing, and Nvidia, an expert in artificial intelligence, Torc plans to […]

Risks and costs of heavier trucks on U.S. bridges

According to a recent study, heavier trucks on the roads could result in severe damage to local bridges across the country. U.S. bridges are at risk, and the culprits are heavy trucks. According to a recent study published by the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT), proposals from Congress to allow heavier trucks on the roads […]

The U.S. Interstate System: transforming freight transport

The U.S. Interstate System connects all 50 states through a network of controlled-access highways that boost freight transportation. The railroad used to be the primary means of freight transportation in the United States, due to the limited capacity of trucks and the poor quality of roads. However, the context of World War I triggered a […]

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 […]