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Transformation of I-94 in Michigan: a glimpse into the future of highways

The pilot project on I-94 in Michigan has culminated in the creation of a connected corridor spanning 65 kilometers between Detroit and Ann Arbor The future of transportation in the United States is being built along a three-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in Michigan. This highway is the site of a project led by Cavnue, […]

Briefs: Infrastructure projects and employment trends

Washington eases traffic on I-90, New York upgrades navigation systems, and industry employment stats in June Washington: project to ease traffic on Interstate 90 Washington’s Department of Transportation is enhancing the interchange between Interstate 90 and Route 18 to alleviate congestion in the Snoqualmie Valley, one of the state’s busiest areas. The project includes a […]

Increase in cyberattacks in transportation and labor scams in the United States

The Identity Theft Resource Center reveals in recent studies a troubling rise in cyberattacks within the transportation sector and labor scams facilitated by AI A recent study by SOAX, using data from the Identity Theft Resource Center, unveiled a concerning surge in cyberattacks in the United States between 2020 and 2023. In the past year, […]

Wage dynamics: truck drivers’ salaries amid economic pressures

Truckers want higher incomes, but inflation means they are actually seeing similar or even reduced amounts in real terms What do truck drivers need? A survey conducted by CCJ and Lytx on the needs of truck drivers demonstrates that despite challenges in the trucking industry and economic conditions affecting the prosperity of many sector businesses, […]

Fourth of July cargo theft increases: how to keep cargo safe?

Direct cargo and transport theft continues to be more common than complex fraud schemes CargoNet has issued a notice to the logistics industry warning of an increased risk of cargo theft during the Fourth of July holiday week in the United States. This advisory is based on an analysis of 174 thefts occurring between July […]

Top for-hire carriers: who’s at the top and who’s disappeared?

The updated list has shown that major trucking companies in North America have faced a prolonged recession Transport Topics publishes a list of the Top 100 leading for-hire carriers, which reports on the growth of these companies in a ranking that analyzes revenues, employee numbers, and fleet size. However, the updated list has shown that […]

He says, she says: gender disparities in the trucking industry

While women see the industry one way, men perceive it quite differently Women’s participation in the trucking industry has faced numerous challenges over the years, including behaviors inconsistent with tolerance and respect, as well as lack of equity and opportunities in a workplace that often becomes hostile to women trying to enter or establish themselves […]

On the road to equity: women’s challenges in the trucking industry

The ATRI identified 12 main daily challenges experienced by women in the industry According to a recent study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), various obstacles prevent women from integrating and staying in the trucking industry. These obstacles include industry perception, completion of schooling, truck parking shortages, harassment, and gender discrimination. Published on June […]

A historical look at hydrogen engines

Today, the automotive industry is experiencing a resurgence of interest in hydrogen fuel cells Since the early days of horse-drawn carriage engines, with François Isaac de Rivaz’s pioneering design in 1808, hydrogen has played a crucial role in the evolution of the automotive industry. Though overshadowed for decades by other fuels like petroleum and electricity, […]

Diesel prices on the rise: after 10 weeks of decline, U.S. diesel prices rise again

Weekly average retail diesel price rose 7.7 cents According to the report from the Energy Information Administration, the weekly average retail diesel price rose by 7.7 cents, reaching $3.735 per gallon. This increase follows nine consecutive weeks of decline from a peak of $4.061 per gallon recorded on April 6. The current rise is the […]