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Essential 10-minute pre-trip truck inspection routine for road safety

Performing this check before starting your travels will not only ensure your safety, but will also allow you to comply with the regulations In a profession where road safety is a fundamental priority, it is common for drivers to neglect their own safety. By managing their schedules based on miles and having limited rest breaks, […]

California to receive $152 million for road safety improvements

51 projects in the state will benefit from this funding aiming to improve road safety The state of California will receive more than $152 million through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. In a recent press release, California Senator Alex Padilla revealed that 51 projects in the state will benefit from […]

Volvo Trucks sets new standards for heavy-duty electric transport

The new version of the FH Electric will benefit from a series of technological innovations Volvo Trucks has announced a significant improvement in the range of its FH Electric truck model: it is expected to reach approximately 372 miles on a single charge, a considerable advancement from the current range of up to 300 miles. […]

In brief: zero-emission truck weight limits, tax deduction and fuel prices

California sets zero-emission truck weight limits, congress seeks tax deduction restoration and fuel prices in the U.S. Weight limits for zero-emission trucks in California A new law establishing weight limits for zero-emission trucks has been approved by the California Legislature. This legislation, which amends a previous law, allows trucks powered by natural gas and electric […]

Rising temperatures and their impact on road transport costs

The time an engine spends idling is equivalent to the amount of fuel it consumes; the more idling, the higher the fuel expenditure The beginning of September has not halted the high temperatures, and as they rise, so do costs in the road transport sector. According to data shared by FleetOwner, the transport platform Samsara […]

California drives forward: new draft proposal for heavy autonomous trucks

This measure is designed to optimize delivery efficiency and improve logistics on California’s road network Last Friday, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released a draft proposal that will define the regulations for operating heavy autonomous trucks, those exceeding 10,001 pounds. This draft is the result of an extensive consultation process carried out over […]

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 […]

Evolution of the cost of fuel since the 1980’s

An average car has a capacity of 15 gallons, how much did it cost to fill up a tank a few decades ago? Walkmans, arcades, and video rental stores—these are just a few of the things that have largely disappeared since the 1980s, now condensed into a single device, a symbol of one of the […]

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 […]

Texas Transportation Commission acquires SH 288 toll operations for lower rates

This move aims to reduce toll rates on a crucial 61-mile route connecting Houston with the Gulf of Mexico The Texas Transportation Commission has taken a significant step by announcing the acquisition of the toll operations for State Highway 288 for $1.73 billion. This move aims to reduce toll rates on a crucial 61-mile route […]