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Briefs: legislation, repairs and alert systems

Iowa and Illinois on new damage compensation legislation, Oregon on charging station repairs and Ohio on alert systems to prevent accidents. Iowa and Illinois: proposals for legislation on compensation for heavy truck damages Iowa and Illinois are examining legislation that will revise current regulations on compensation for damages related to accidents involving heavy trucks. In […]

Top 10 most congested highways in the U.S.

ATRI published its annual list of the most congested highways, details here. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released its 13th annual list of the most congested highways, bottlenecks, for trucks in the United States. Prominent states included Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston, making multiple appearances. The list evaluates congestion at over 325 points on […]

Recruiting challenges in the transportation industry and how to navigate them

Volatility in the industry presents a challenge for recruitment strategies. The freight transportation industry experienced a recession last year due to the economic situation in the United States, which particularly affected hiring and retention rates. Earlier this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded an increase in sector hirings; however, the possibility of future decreases […]

Average diesel price increases again

This week’s records show an increase in average diesel prices in all regions. In recent weeks, we have observed diesel prices remaining stable, experiencing declines in most regions. This week, reports from ProMiles.com and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicate that more regions saw an increase in average diesel prices, contrary to what had been […]

Chile: heroic drivers save citizens in the middle of a fire that has already claimed the lives of 122 people

Attention, this article contains high impact images. Viña del Mar and Valparaíso are two beautiful coastal cities in Chile where tourists and citizens of this country seek relief from the heat between the sea and the imposing view of the mountains. A kind of oasis that became a true inferno three days ago when the […]

2024 shows a favorable outlook for jobs in the transportation industry

Although this upturn contrasts with the significant losses in the sector in 2023, the current situation does not rule out the possibility of future decreases in employment. In January 2024, the road transport sector saw an increase of 2,000 jobs, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although this upturn contrasts […]

Cargo theft rises: expert perspectives on the matter

The growing threat of such thefts has triggered a technological arms race in the transport sector. In November 2022, CargoNet from Verisk Analytics published a report documenting over 600 strategic cargo thefts in the road transportation sector, surpassing the annual average of 58 thefts. The growing threat of such thefts has triggered a technological arms […]

Initiative to tackle truck parking shortages across U.S. highways

USDOT unveiled infrastructure projects aimed at expanding and improving truckers’ access to safe parking facilities. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced federal funding that could address one of the major challenges faced by truckers today: the shortage of parking spaces. USDOT revealed that infrastructure projects aimed at expanding and improving truckers’ access […]

Briefs: Kenworth and Peterbilt truck recalls, ATRI survey and diesel prices

Updates from the trucking industry world. Paccar recalls over 11,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks Paccar is recalling over 11,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks of various models, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, due to a rearview mirror failure. The affected models include Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, and Peterbilt 535, 536, […]

Choosing between new and used trucks for your business

Buying new vs. used trucks, a quick guide to make the right choice. Acquiring a used truck can be the ideal solution for companies with tight budgets. According to the Truck Purchase and Lease Survey published by Overdrive.com, approximately 60% of owner-operators acquire Class 8 trucks that are second-hand. However, opting for a used truck […]