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The widest highways in the world

From New Jersey to China, we invite you to explore these fascinating facts about the widest highways in the world to date. Getting stuck in traffic often makes us wish there were more lanes to allow cars to move more freely. But have you ever wondered which is the widest highway in the world? Although […]

BUILD: $488 million in infrastructure grants

The Department of Transportation stated that the BUILD program is intended to leave a lasting legacy. On July 15, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the allocation of 30 infrastructure grants totaling $488 million. These investments — ranging from truck parking facilities to bridges, highways, and multimodal projects — aim to improve travel safety and […]

Uber announces strategic partnership to launch robotaxi fleet

Uber Technologies Inc. has announced a new strategic partnership with Lucid Group Inc. and Nuro Driver. Uber Technologies Inc. has announced a new strategic partnership to launch a fleet of robotaxis in a major U.S. city. The transportation company will collaborate with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group Inc. and autonomous driving technology company Nuro on […]

ATRI recent research highlights the lack of young drivers in the trucking industry

The gap between the average age of truck drivers and the minimum age required to enter the sector reveals a significant barrier to attracting younger individuals. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has published new research titled “Demographic Evolution of Truck Drivers: Issues and Opportunities,” which highlights a significant shift in the demographic composition of […]

Trucking sector faces uncertainty amid job losses and market pressures

Employment in the trucking sector continues to show signs of uncertainty. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that in June, the trucking sector lost 2,700 jobs. While this indicates a continued decline, total employment remained nearly stable compared to the same period last year, with a slight year-over-year increase of […]

Top fleet manager’s concerns: safety, compliance, and cost control

The J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights recently published a study on the top concerns of today’s fleet managers. The J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights recently published a study on the top concerns of today’s fleet managers. This fourth edition of the report was conducted in February 2024 through a survey of 489 fleet […]

NRII temporary exemption granted by the FMCSA

The FMCSA announced on July 14 an exemption to the new NRII rule to facilitate the transition. On June 23, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), officially implemented a new regulation that transforms the medical certification process for commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders. This regulation, known as […]

Operation Safe Driver Week: how to be prepared

Operation Safe Driver Week will take place from July 13 to 19, here are some actions to perform to be prepared for inspections. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the upcoming edition of Operation Safe Driver Week, which will take place from July 13 to 19, 2025. This annual initiative brings together traffic […]

Unified Registration System: new identity verification system to combat fraud

The Unified Registration System has a new identity verification process will be simple and promises to reduce fraud in the transportation industry. A fraud epidemic has been attacking the trucking industry, growing year after year and constantly finding new ways to infiltrate the sector. Despite the threat, few measures had been implemented to support carriers […]

Potential spike in cargo theft around July 4th

CargoNet has issued an urgent warning about a potential increase in cargo theft in the days surrounding the July 4th holiday. Logistics company CargoNet has issued an urgent warning about a potential increase in cargo theft in the days surrounding the July 4th holiday. According to the company, extended business closures during holiday periods can […]