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Briefs: new legislations in the trucking industry

The EPA, Colorado and Missouri introduce new legislation in the trucking industry Debate among truckers and EPA: truck emission standards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set new emission standards for trucks, requiring a quarter of sleeper cab tractor-trailers to be “zero-emission” by 2032. These regulations, known as “Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty […]

Life on the road: what is it like to be a truck driver?

The life of a truck driver is characterized by both challenges and opportunities Truck drivers’ lives are a constant journey marked by effort and dedication. Those in the transportation industry face long hours behind the wheel, traversing endless roads and overcoming weather and traffic obstacles to meet their deliveries. Their role is crucial in keeping […]

How to avoid trucking fraud? With these guide

Watch the series to learn the basics to spot the red flags from fraudulent rate confirmations, fake emails, and double brokering. By Bob Dilliplaine Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Facebook

Addressing truck accident compensation issues

Midwest states are considering reforming regulations regarding non-economic damages compensation in accidents The states in the upper Midwest region of the United States are considering reforming regulations regarding non-economic damages compensation in accidents involving large trucks. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Washington are addressing issues associated with road transportation through new legislative proposals. Illinois: Limitation on […]

Harnessing solar power for cost-efficiency and sustainability

The use of solar energy to power truck cabins can help reduce fuel expenses by decreasing engine idle time Cargo carriers have found a solution to rising costs in various areas to safeguard their profits: the use of solar energy to power truck cabins. Flexible solar panels harvest energy from the sun and store it in […]

Over 100,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks recalled

The recall is due to a problem with the gearshift lever Paccar has announced the recall of over 116,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to an issue with the gear shift lever. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the connectors of the right transmission lever may be improperly engaged in the affected […]

The dispute over climate information and truckers

The dispute over SEC requirements continues among regulators, companies, and interest groups In 2022, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) expressed concern to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requesting flexibility in climate information disclosure by truckers. Recently, the SEC withdrew its proposal for Scope 3 requirements, which would have required companies to track the […]

Briefs: left lane driving, weigh-in-motion, and diesel price

Colorado bans left lane travel on I-70, Tennessee installs weigh-in-motion technology and EIA releases weekly diesel price report Colorado bans left lane driving on I-70 The Senate Transportation and Energy Committee of Colorado voted to advance a modified bill that would expand the ban on commercial trucks in the left lane on various sections of […]

The journey of trucking in the United States

A brief history of the progress and development of trucking in the U.S. The history of road transportation in the United States is a tale of technological progress and labor development spanning over a century. From the early trucks that emerged in the late 19th century to the present day, this evolution has been a […]

Transportation price surge, supply chain and future expectations

During February the transportation capacity growth rate was higher, indicating a recovery in the industry. The latest supply chain report showed that transportation prices increased from low levels for the second time during February. However, the transportation capacity growth rate was higher, indicating that a significant recovery in the freight transportation cycle has not yet […]