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Hacked and trailers: a demonstration made clear how vulnerable they are

The National Freight Vehicle Traffic Association organized a demonstration to prioritize the protection of tractor-trailer systems. On October 24, the National Freight Vehicle Traffic Association (NMFTA) organized a wireless hacking demonstration to exemplify how someone could take advantage of the vulnerabilities of cargo trailers and trailers. At its Cybersecurity Digital Solutions Conference, NMFTA provided a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Diesel price decline continues

For the fourth week the value of this fuel drops. Gasoline does it even more. The price of diesel continues to fall and now fell to 5.4 cents per gallon to reach $4.444, according to the latest data published by the country’s Energy Information Administration. The decrease in price is part of a decline that has […]

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 […]

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 […]