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The cold weather and its impact on fuel prices in the U.S.

Winter cold can complicate fuel distribution, and low temperatures affect the operation of refineries. The extreme cold wave in the United States had a significant impact on fuel prices, particularly diesel, whose cost at the pumps experienced a decrease. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average price of on-highway diesel dropped by […]

3,625 cargo thefts were recorded in the U.S. and Canada in 2024

Cargo theft activity in the United States and Canada reached historic levels, increasing by 27% in 2024. The latest report from Verisk CargoNet shows that cargo theft activity in the United States and Canada reached historic levels in 2024. During the year, a total of 3,625 theft incidents were reported, marking a 27% increase compared […]

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, […]

FMCSA reports on advancing women’s role and safety in trucking

Aiming to improve safety and promote careers for women in trucking. On January 15, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) presented a final report to Congress detailing actions taken to promote women’s participation in the trucking industry. This report was based on recommendations from the Women in Trucking Advisory Board (WOTAB) and aims to […]

$5 billion cost of winter weather: snowstorms disrupt Florida and U.S. transport

Winter weather conditions affect the U.S. market as Florida breaks records with 7.6 inches of snowfall. The northwest of Florida experienced an unusual weather event this Tuesday: Pensacola turned into an unexpected winter wonderland, breaking a 100-year-old record by receiving 7.6 inches (19.3 cm) of snow. The previous record, 3 inches, dated back to 1895. […]

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 […]