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Favorable outlook in diesel prices for consumers and transport industry

EIA reports that both retail and wholesale diesel prices will continue their downward trend. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that both retail and wholesale diesel prices will continue their downward trend compared to last year’s prices. Despite a slight increase in prices over the past few weeks, the outlook remains optimistic. During the […]

Trucker’s guide: the best truck brands in the U.S.

The world of semi-trailers is vast, and choosing the right brand can be complicated, here’s a quick guide. The world of trucks is vast, and choosing the right brand can be complicated. To select the best one, it’s essential to consider the truck’s purpose, that is, what type of load it will be transporting, whether […]

2024 International Roadcheck results: key insights on vehicle safety violations

Inspections in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., resulted in 9,345 vehicles being out of service. The International Roadcheck took place from May 14 to 16, with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) publishing the results. A total of 48,761 inspections were conducted in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., resulting in 9,345 vehicles being placed out […]

California Trucking Association withdraws from AB5 legal battle

The CTA’s decision comes after a federal district court rejected a new request from the association After a long legal battle against AB5, the California Trucking Association (CTA) has decided to withdraw from this controversy in the transportation sector. The AB5 law, which came into effect in 2020, aimed to change the classification of workers […]

USDOT announces $3.5 million in grants for commercial driver training

These grants aim to improve road safety through additional training for CDL holders and the creation of new job opportunities On August 26, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the allocation of approximately $3.5 million for commercial driver training at 27 centers across the United States. The grants awarded by the USDOT range from $101,000 […]

Advanced Clean Fleets: California’s green ambitions face heat

Republican legislators in California have requested to pause the implementation of the state’s Advanced Clean Fleets In response to two fire-related accidents caused by ion batteries in trucks, which resulted in severe traffic disruptions, a coalition of Republican legislators in California has requested Governor Gavin Newsom to pause the implementation of the state’s Advanced Clean […]

Understanding freight rates: the impact of economic cycles

Freight rates are the main source of revenue for this industry, reflecting the health of the market Freight rates are fundamental in the truckload transportation industry, as they reflect the current market conditions and are subject to numerous fluctuations. Carriers constantly adjust these rates in response to changing industry conditions. A recent article by FleetOwner […]

Advanced speed assistance technology to cut traffic accidents in California

California has taken a significant step toward reducing traffic fatalities by mandating speed assistance technology in all new cars and trucks A new bill in California has taken a significant step toward implementation, aiming to reduce traffic fatalities by mandating speed assistance technology in all new cars and trucks sold in the state. On August […]

The worst states for driving in the U.S.

The five states with the most unfavorable conditions for motorists in the U.S. Driving is not always an easy task, and in some states, it can be even more complicated due to factors such as traffic congestion, fuel costs, infrastructure, and safety. Each of the 50 states in the U.S. presents its own set of […]

The trucking ABCs: abbreviations used in the trucking world

Understanding these terms will help you better grasp how the industry functions and its processes The trucking industry has a specialized language understood only by those who are part of it. In such a dynamic field, it’s common to use multiple abbreviations that truckers learn to recognize quickly over time. Jenna Hume from FleetOwner has […]