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Tesla won the first trial against an autopilot for a fatal accident

For almost a month the evidence and demands were presented. And a jury found Musk’s company innocent. A jury determined that the crash that killed a driver in California four years ago was not generated by Autopilot. Thus, Tesla Inc. achieved a new feat, in this case legal, and vindicated its system based on driver […]

Mandatory state inspections are suspended for all commercial vehicles entering the country through Texas

After complaints and claims, the state Department of Public Safety opted for random inspections. After the complaints, the long lines and the scandal that was unleashed by the mandatory state inspections on the United States border with Mexico, Texas decided to counteract and suspend the measure on this type of vehicles. Thus, the Texas Department […]

After the fall of Yellow, Convoy closes its doors

Another industry giant collapses. Convoy is keeping its doors closed as Yellow seeks to pull off the largest transportation industry auction ever created. Another of the industry giants is facing a difficult time for the company and its employees. This is Convoy Inc., a company that is valued at $3.8 billion and last year raised more […]

Harvest season: Iowa extended its limit on overweight loads for trucks

It is valid until November 11 and applies to the state’s roads. Kim Reynolds, the state’s governor, extended Iowa’s overweight load limit until Nov. 11 in an attempt to help grain transportation and general crop transportation. The regulations apply to everyone who moves soybeans, hay, straw, corn, forage, fertilizers, silage and manure. The exemption allows […]

Operation Lone Star: fight against the humanitarian crisis in Texas that generates huge truck lines and delays

Texas versus Biden, Mexico and a request to the United States. The fight against drug trafficking and delays in transport deliveries. Both Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard implemented, together with different agencies, Operation Lone Star, which aims to stop the smuggling of weapons, drugs and people into […]

California: $15.3 million to alleviate the road emergency

Hilary left extensive damage in the state. Now the Federal Highway Administration has launched a reconstruction plan Hilary’s time across the state left a lot of damage. For this reason, the Federal Highway Administration released $15.3 million in relief funds to address the emergency. This tropical storm hit hard on August 18 and was so […]

California, Texas, Florida and Illinois: thefts of transportation loaded with full trailers increased

What are the methods to steal loads? What do thieves choose to appropriate? Everything you should know. The insecurity on the routes does not stop. A CargoNet study determined that in the second quarter of 2023, thefts in the United States and Canada climbed to 582. This is 57 percent more than in the same […]

Attention truckers and owners: deadlines for renewal of procedures and permits are open

What procedures must be carried out? We tell you. In the “ocean” of permits and procedures, many get lost and shipwrecked. Something that costs owners and operators too dearly when it comes to paying fines, among other penalties. That is why it is essential to remember the time limits. As of October 1, three important […]

In brief: Michigan close to having high-occupancy vehicle lanes, California vetoes a law and North Carolina in emergency

State news impacts transportation in different ways. In Michigan, a bill is advancing in the Legislature and seeks to authorize high-occupancy vehicle lanes on Interstate 75 that runs through Oakland County. In this state, flexible routes are used since it does not have this type of lanes. For this reason, the Senate Committee on Transportation […]

Ford F 1-150, Acadia and Jeep Gladiator are renewed and arrive with new features in 2024

The details of these three presentations that shined at the North American International Auto Show. Ford updated its workhorse, the 2024 F-150 was presented at the North American International Auto Show taking place in Detroit. New front grille, updated vents and dark-colored headlights are part of the design change. Additionally, Ford drops the 3.3-liter V6 […]