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3000 years BC: the history of insurance is much older than is believed

The Egyptians, Phoenicians, Babylonians, Romans and Greeks… All of these great civilizations invented the insurance we know today. Is insurance a kind of contract established in modernity? When did they emerge? Because? Researchers from the University of Cuyo, Argentina, determined that – although it is difficult to define the exact date – the beginning of […]

True perception of truckers in America

80% of Americans believe that truckers play a crucial role in the economy CloudTrucks Research conducted a survey to understand the true opinions of American citizens about truckers. The surveys were administered to 2,000 U.S. residents, categorizing responses by regions: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. The results were favorable for truck drivers, indicating that American […]

The Truck Parking Dilemma

It is evident that the truck parking problem persists throughout the United States. On Tuesday, December 5, the meeting of the National Truck Parking Coalition took place. During the gathering, transportation officials and stakeholders discussed recent developments in the field of truck parking. Transportation authorities shared the measures they have implemented to address the issue. […]

Winter driving wisdom: tips for safe trucking

Drive safely in extreme weather conditions, with these brief tips During winter, roads become hazardous. In states where snow and rain are abundant, it is necessary to drive with extra caution to avoid accidents. Even if you, as a truck driver, have the necessary experience to make good decisions and know when conditions are unsafe, […]

Deck your truck with Christmas harmony: Feng Shui tips

Achieve greater balance in your life and travels this Christmas Feng Shui is a technique with origins in ancient China that seeks to provide vital balance to individuals through the arrangement, decoration, and orientation of their spaces. For many people, Feng Shui has been beneficial, bringing balance and harmony to their lives. We are in […]

The Yellow Corp. auction names first winners

Yellow could raise over $2 billion after the auction of its terminals. Approximately a dozen transportation and real estate companies were named winners in the court-supervised auction, selling 75% of Yellow’s properties for an estimated total of $1.9 billion, as per a filing on Monday, December 4, in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court. Yellow Corp, the […]

Cybertruck: Tesla’s entry into the luxury pickup market

Tesla Inc. has delivered the first Cybertrucks after years of delays in development and manufacturing issues. On November 30, Tesla CEO Elon Musk handed over the initial Cybertrucks. During the delivery, Tesla provided an update on prices and specifications, projecting that the base variant will cost $60,990, exceeding by over 50% the most affordable option […]

Predatory Towing: ATRI highlights issues in the towing industry

The American Transportation Research Institute analyzed the long-running controversy with towing practices. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report on November 29 of this year, analyzing the longstanding controversy in the road transport sector related to towing practices between 2021 and 2023. According to ATRI’s detailed analysis, around 30% of invoices for heavy-duty […]

Truckers: “Shiny happy people?”

A survey determined that those who drive transport suffer a lot from unhappiness. Because? The main factors: salary and communication problems. Drive My Way conducted a survey to determine the level of happiness of those who drive trucks or transport in general. In a large comparison, which covered from 2019 to 2023, it was detected […]

New loading port for heavy trucks announced in Long Beach

This depot will be capable of providing high-speed loading infrastructure for hundreds of trucks daily. Forum Mobility, a freight and freight transportation electrification provider, announced that it plans to build a new freight depot for heavy trucks to be located in Long Beach. This depot will be able to provide high-speed charging infrastructure for hundreds […]