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Winter preparation: fleet safety and best practices on the road

Snow-covered routes, rain, and low visibility make truck maintenance essential as the seasons change. For the road transport industry, winter isn’t just about staying warm. Snow-covered routes, rain, and low visibility make truck maintenance critical every time the seasons change. Snow and ice are constant threats to the safety of truck drivers, their vehicles, the […]

In brief: FHWA updates road safety rules, California defends environmental policies, and diesel prices continue to drop

U.S. trucking industry, regulatory and policy updates. Federal Highway Administration updates road safety regulations The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) updated its road work zone safety regulations on November 1 for the first time in 20 years, incorporating changes to improve the protection of highway construction workers. The revised regulation combines two previous regulations: the 2004 Work […]

Road transport between uncertainty and signs of recovery

Over the past two years, the market has experienced a constant decline in rates, which finally came to a halt in 2024. The road transport sector has been one of the hardest hit by the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Over the past two years, the market experienced a steady decline in rates, which […]

In brief: California, AB5, and the future of fuel

California to vote on transportation tax proposals, AB5 law continues to cause controversy, and EIA shares predictions of fuel prices by 2025 California voters face key decisions on transportation funding and tax proposals On November 5, California voters will decide on several tax proposals to fund transportation projects and other purposes. The cities and counties […]

7 vehicular bridges that defy limits

Discover the world’s 7 most impressive vehicular bridges Traveling roads requires courage, as dangers are always present. But what happens when one must cross the world’s most terrifying bridges? Whether for thrill-seeking drivers or those who prefer to avoid it, the following list presents eight global bridges that could easily star in a nightmare. The […]

Top-rated interstates in the United States

A total of 19 interstate highways with scores ranging from 85.10 to 93.50, with a ranking developed by Trucker Path Trucker Path, a company specializing in management solutions for drivers, agents, and fleets, has recently published a ranking of the most and least favorable interstate routes for truckers in the United States. This assessment is […]

Proficient Auto Logistics: the merger of five auto hauler companies

The merged company would operate approximately 1,130 vehicles and trailers, with a strategy focused on expanding its customer base Five auto haulers companies plan to merge under the name Proficient Auto Logistics, aiming to become one of the leaders in North America. According to a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the […]

States seek to eliminate the sale of fossil fuel vehicles by 2035

States that have implemented regulations to achieve 100% zero-emission vehicles The path towards vehicle electrification still has a long way to go; however, some states in the U.S. are taking decisive steps to drive the transition towards phasing out fossil fuel vehicles. A prominent example is California, which has implemented the Advanced Clean Cars II […]

Increasing efficiency: streamlining the transportation administrative process

New bill aims to streamline Transportation Security Administration certification process without compromising safety The Modernization of Transportation Security Credentialing Act aims to streamline the process of obtaining security credentials for commercial drivers. This is achieved through easy access to multiple certifications required in the freight transportation sector. Introduced this month, the initiative aims to reduce […]

FMCSA: provisional renewal of the exemption for oversize loads

This exemption states that auto carriers operating stinger-steered transport equipment are not required to place warning flags on oversize loads. Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the provisional renewal of an exemption granted in 2019. This exemption states that auto carriers operating stinger-steered transport equipment are not required to place warning flags […]