Tag: transport industry

Electrifying the U.S. commercial truck fleet could cost nearly a trillion dollars

The study estimates charging infrastructure costs for fleets at an average of $145,000 per heavy-duty vehicle According to a study commissioned by the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), electrifying the entire fleet of commercial trucks in the United States could cost nearly a trillion dollars. The study breaks down the initial costs for the commercial and […]

Fuel card fraud: the role of technology in prevention

Fuel fraud represents approximately 5% of the total fuel expenditure for companies Fuel card fraud and refueling transactions have experienced a drastic increase. According to experts from transportation and fuel industry companies, these tactics will continue to rise unless appropriate measures are taken to counteract them. Motive, the company behind the Motive card for fleet […]

Briefs: legislation, repairs and alert systems

Iowa and Illinois on new damage compensation legislation, Oregon on charging station repairs and Ohio on alert systems to prevent accidents. Iowa and Illinois: proposals for legislation on compensation for heavy truck damages Iowa and Illinois are examining legislation that will revise current regulations on compensation for damages related to accidents involving heavy trucks. In […]

Recruiting challenges in the transportation industry and how to navigate them

Volatility in the industry presents a challenge for recruitment strategies. The freight transportation industry experienced a recession last year due to the economic situation in the United States, which particularly affected hiring and retention rates. Earlier this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded an increase in sector hirings; however, the possibility of future decreases […]

Diesel price exceeds $4.00 in the US

This marks the first time since early December 2023 that prices have exceeded $4. During the first month of 2024, diesel prices remained steady or saw slight increases. However, during the initial week of February 12th, there was a significant increase in average prices across the United States. According to data from the Energy Administration, […]

Protecting trade: legislation to keep the U.S. border entry ports open

This initiative seeks to safeguard U.S. trade and commerce along the border. On Friday, February 9th, the Law to Keep International Land Ports of Entry Open was introduced, a new bill aimed at preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from closing commercial entry ports. This initiative, led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, seeks to […]

FMCSA combats abusive towing practices in the trucking industry

The FMCSA denounces unscrupulous towing companies that overcharge truckers in situations such as accidents. The FMCSA has focused its attention on a proposed rule aimed at combating abusive fees charged to consumers. The proposal, put forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last year, seeks to enable the agency to pursue civil penalties against scammers […]

Rail or road? ATA debate and perspective

Instead of a competition between both modes of transportation, ATA advocates for a strategy of multimodal coexistence. Amidst an ongoing debate about the effectiveness and direction of freight transportation, the recent release of statistics by Adif has once again highlighted tensions between advocates of railway and supporters of road transportation. The Association of Autonomous Truckers […]

Cargo theft rises: expert perspectives on the matter

The growing threat of such thefts has triggered a technological arms race in the transport sector. In November 2022, CargoNet from Verisk Analytics published a report documenting over 600 strategic cargo thefts in the road transportation sector, surpassing the annual average of 58 thefts. The growing threat of such thefts has triggered a technological arms […]

Samsara vs. Motive: telematics tech battle

Samsara contends that Motive closely monitored the company’s patented innovations and resorted to deceptive measures to replicate them. Samsara Inc., a mobile telematics provider, has filed a lawsuit against Motive Technologies Inc. for alleged patent infringement, accusing them of covertly stealing patented technologies over the years. The lawsuit, filed in a Delaware court, aims to […]