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How social media could change the demographics of the transportation industry

Social and digital media are playing a key role in attracting young labor to the transportation industry. Jobs in the road transportation sector are essential to the U.S. economy. However, in recent years, the industry has faced a crisis that makes it difficult to retain workers and attract new employees. While this is due to […]

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 […]

Bridge collapse to raise transportation costs by $92.8 million annually

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will increase road transportation operating costs by $92.8 million annually. The collapse of a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, following an accident involving the MV Dali 3 container ship, will lead to a significant increase in road transportation operating costs. According to […]

U.S. traffic congestion costs drivers a week of lost time annually

Drivers in the U.S. spent an average of 43 hours stuck in traffic in 2024, amounting to an impressive $771 per person in lost time and productivity. The transportation data and analytics company INRIX, Inc. recently published its study titled “2024 Global Traffic Scorecard,” revealing that U.S. citizens lose the equivalent of a full week […]

In brief: emergency declarations, autonomous truck legislation, and broker transparency

Updates on the U.S. trucking industry: extreme weather, autonomous trucking legislation and a trucker battle against the FMCSA. State of Emergency Due to Winter Storms and Wildfires in the U.S. Vermont and Iowa are under emergency declarations due to the Blair winter storm. In Vermont, the emergency, valid until February 5, has been declared due […]

Flying taxis: from childhood dream to the sky-high reality

Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation begin their first steps to dominate the skies with air cabs. JoeBen Bevirt’s dream of creating a fast and efficient mode of transportation began in the 1980s when he was a child. Today, Bevirt is the CEO of Joby Aviation and is on the verge of making his vision a […]

Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA Set 2027 for Mass Production of Autonomous Trucks

The companies are joining forces to make self-driving trucks a reality, but can it happen in the short term? Are they safe for other drivers? For now, the companies’ stocks are soaring. Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA have announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at scale, leveraging NVIDIA’s next-generation DRIVE Thor system-on-a-chip (SoC). […]

New Year’s resolutions for truck drivers

The best way to welcome 2025 is by setting clear goals to thrive in the road transport sector throughout the upcoming year. 2024 has been a year full of changes for the road transport industry. As the new year begins, truck drivers face a landscape full of opportunities for improvement, but still with some uncertainty. […]

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 magic of Christmas on wheels: the deeds of road transport

Every year, truck drivers travel miles of snow-covered roads and congested highways to ensure that the holiday spirit reaches every corner of the country. With the arrival of the Christmas season, the spirit of generosity and the warmth of family traditions fill homes. While everyone celebrates, the unsung workers who make Christmas possible continue their […]