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In brief: Utah expands EV charging, Houston improves roads, Michigan approves heavier electric trucks

State updates impacting the transportation industry. Utah plans to expand infrastructure for charging electric vehicles Utah will receive $36 million, funded by the National Infrastructure Program, which plans the installation of a total of 15 points to be equipped with new fast charging stations for electric vehicles in Utah, including a Pilot Flying J Travel […]

Ohio, Indiana and Michigan: transportation updates across Midwestern states

Ohio to invest $700,000 in road improvement program, Indiana’s suspension of service hours for propane carriers and Michigan to implement speed ticket cameras. Ohio: Department of Transportation to invest $700,000 in road improvement program The Ohio Department of Transportation is investing $700,000 in a program aimed at enhancing road conditions throughout the state. The department […]

Breaks to eat and rest: yes or no? California Attorney General Issues Waiver Request to the FMCSA

The California Attorney General’s Office and the Commissioner of Labor send a response to the FMCSA regarding its request for exemption requests for the rest rules in California. The California Attorney General’s Office, together with the Commissioner of Labor, issued a press release in which they expressed their request for an exemption on behalf of […]

Trucker’s experience: the 7 best scenic routes in America

According to truck drivers, these are the most scenic drives in the U.S. For those who spend their days driving back and forth from state to state, finding beauty in the mundane is a must. Whether you’re traveling along the California coastline, amidst the autumn foliage in the Northeast, or anywhere in between, some of […]

More robots than humans: UPS presented how Velocity, its new warehouse, will work

At New UPS Warehouse, Robots Will Outnumber People 15 to 1. UPS Inc. just opened its newest and largest warehouse, UPS Supply Chain Solutions Velocity, a 20-acre facility located outside of Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to the size, there is another peculiarity in this new facility: most of the workers will be robots. The large parcel […]

A more sustainable future: the rise of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles compared to electric vehicles

A closer look at Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles vs. Electric Vehicles. In recent years, the transition from fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles has been increasing, driven by recognition of climate change and opting for sustainable options. While much of the conversation around zero-emission vehicles focuses on Electric Vehicles (EV), innovations in Hydrogen Fuel Cell […]

Trucking news in Washington, California and Colorado

Updates to laws and programs for drivers in different states. Washington and California: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration seeks waiver requests on rest rules decision. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced last August that it is actively seeking to receive requests for exemptions from its previous decision to rescind break rules in California […]

Alternative solution: Nikola announces new hydrogen fuel vehicle

This will be the replacement of your electric batteries, after the fire in your units. A fire in June and a second incident in August led Nikola Corp. to recall and stop selling its battery-electric trucks. Last September the company announced its new launch: a hydrogen truck, an alternative solution. After the fire that occurred […]

October saw the fifth loss of the year in U.S. freight industry jobs

The downward trend is anticipated to continue through 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that freight transportation employment posted its fifth loss of the year last October, leading to a decline of more than 30,000 jobs from its peak. It is estimated that the sector will continue to move towards an annual decline. In […]

From the trunkmobile to Elvis’ Cadillac: 6 iconic cars that exist and are exhibited in the United States

Find your favorite automotive celebrity at these American museums. 1. Batmobile – Batman 1989 Based on the 1967 Chevrolet Impala platform, the 1989 Batmobile featured a Chevrolet V8 engine, and Rolls-Royce jet engine components for the hood air intake. This particular vehicle was one of five licensed by the studio for promotional purposes. Find it […]