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275,000 new jobs registered in February in the U.S.

A much higher number than the 229,000 added in January In February, the United States once again saw a month of robust hiring, adding an impressive total of 275,000 new jobs. This figure notably exceeds the 229,000 jobs added in January. Despite a slight increase of two-tenths in the unemployment rate, reaching 3.9%, it remains […]

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 […]

Super Tuesday: U.S. primary elections begin

On March 5th, multiple states hold their primary elections simultaneously. The 2024 presidential elections in the United States are drawing closer. Today, Tuesday, March 5th, marks a crucial phase of the presidential primaries, known as “Super Tuesday.” On this date, multiple states hold their primary elections simultaneously. The leading candidates, Democrat Joe Biden and former […]

Briefs: DRIVE Act, legislation against abusive towing and diesel pricing

A compilation of news about the trucking industry. States pass bills regarding predatory towing Legislation regarding predatory towing is being reviewed in several state chambers to protect consumers, especially truck drivers. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been working with states to implement standards that safeguard truckers from unauthorized towing. In Florida, bill HB179 […]

Will we get to the moon? Space exploration in the U.S.

Intuitive Machines carried out an attempt to land on the Moon. A spacecraft built and operated by Intuitive Machines, based in Houston, attempted a lunar landing, representing the first American attempt in over half a century and the first solely by a private company. The lander robot, named Odysseus, departed from lunar orbit headed for […]

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, […]