Nearshoring: cross-border logistics companies expand to Mexico

Arrive Logistics and BlueGrace Logistics establish new offices in Guadalajara, Mexico Arrive Logistics and BlueGrace Logistics recently announced the opening of their first offices in Mexico, reinforcing the nearshoring strategy south of the border. Arrive’s new location in Guadalajara, Mexico, is an 18,000-square-foot facility housing business development teams, cross-border solutions, and global services. This expansion […]
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 […]
Security or deprivation? State legislations against highway protests

States are adopting measures regarding highway protests. State legislatures are debating legislation regarding highway protests, with at least six states adopting measures to restrain such demonstrations on major roads. Federal legislation also addresses the issue. South Dakota and Tennessee were pioneers in these measures, imposing jail sentences and significant fines for blocking traffic on highways. […]
Welcome Age of Aquarius!

Profound transformations, social changes and innovation. The planet Pluto entered the sign Aquarius on January 20 and began what many schools of astrology call: the Age of Aquarius. What is this? It is an astrological event that happens no less than every 248 years and that, each time it happens, generates radical changes in humanity. […]
Briefs: broker rule, Buy America exemption rejected, and U.S. diesel prices.

FMCSA issues new broker rule, House rejects “Buy America” exemption, and diesel prices remain stable. FMCSA establishes new regulations for brokers. In November, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule on the financial responsibilities of brokers and freight forwarders. This regulation, aimed at enhancing broker safety regulation, took effect on Tuesday, […]
Legislative responses in the era of autonomous trucks

Indiana and New York have plans to introduce bills that restrict the presence of these trucks on state highways. The latest advancements in autonomous trucks have led to an increased inclination towards seeking regulations that restrict the presence of these trucks on state highways. In the coming months, legislators from Indiana and New York have […]
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 […]
$623 million investment in electric vehicle infrastructure

These grants will support 47 charging stations and related projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico. The Biden administration will allocate $623 million in grants to boost the construction of a national electric vehicle charging network. Announced on January 11, these grants will support 47 charging stations and related projects in 22 states and Puerto […]
Cyber-attacks on public transport offices on the rise

Intruders attempt to psychologically manipulate employees and contractors to obtain confidential information. Public transportation offices are witnessing a surge in social engineering cyberattacks, where intruders attempt to psychologically manipulate employees and contractors to gain confidential information. During a roundtable at the annual Transportation Research Board meeting on January 8, experts shared examples of these sophisticated […]
Briefs: 2024 updates on lane change and speed limits, plus fuel prices stability

Updates on the second week of 2024. Kentucky and Ohio expand traffic regulations. In Kentucky, a legislative priority focuses on revising state lane change regulations. A proposed bill in the House aims to include Kentucky in the states extending lane change rules to cover all road users. Representative Mary Beth Imes sponsors HB19, seeking to […]