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In brief: Sean Duffy confirmed as U.S. Transportation Secretary amid ongoing regulatory and emissions battles

The U.S. trucking industry continues to undergo changes under the new administration. Sean Duffy, new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation With 77 votes in favor and 22 against, the U.S. Senate approved the nomination of Sean Duffy as Secretary of the Department of Transportation. The former congressman from 2011 to 2019 was chosen […]

The cold weather and its impact on fuel prices in the U.S.

Winter cold can complicate fuel distribution, and low temperatures affect the operation of refineries. The extreme cold wave in the United States had a significant impact on fuel prices, particularly diesel, whose cost at the pumps experienced a decrease. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average price of on-highway diesel dropped by […]

The U.S. bans smart vehicles with chinese or russian technology

The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security announced its final rule, stating that technologies from China and Russia present a risk to national security. The U.S. government has officially announced a ban on the sale of connected vehicles in the United States that include Chinese or Russian technology, whether components or software, considering […]

Presidential Inauguration 2025: stellar performances and the beginning of a new era

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration along with the 1970s hitmakers Village People will perform at two inaugural events. Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony, to be held on the steps of the […]

Extreme cold and snow in central and southern U.U.: how to stay safe

The polar wave continues to affect large parts of the United States, bringing low temperatures, heavy snowfall, and strong winds through Friday and into Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that the U.S. will experience a combination of significant weather events this Friday and over the weekend, including winter storms, critical fire conditions in […]

In brief: emergency declarations, autonomous truck legislation, and broker transparency

Updates on the U.S. trucking industry: extreme weather, autonomous trucking legislation and a trucker battle against the FMCSA. State of Emergency Due to Winter Storms and Wildfires in the U.S. Vermont and Iowa are under emergency declarations due to the Blair winter storm. In Vermont, the emergency, valid until February 5, has been declared due […]

Understanding the Polar Vortex: what it is and how to prepare for winter weather

Though the polar vortex has always existed, its effects have gained attention in recent years due to increasingly extreme weather. The United States is currently grappling with severe winter storms, impacting over 60 million people across the country’s eastern regions. These extreme cold spells, with temperatures plummeting as low as -50°C (-60°F), are driven by […]

Best U.S. states for truck drivers

A research took into account three key factors: job availability, sector demand, and average annual salary to discover the best states. Truck drivers are essential across the United States to transport goods and services that keep the supply chain running. However, there are regions where truck driving jobs are in higher demand than others, offering […]

California declares state of emergency amid avian flu outbreak

California has established the largest testing and surveillance system in the country to address the outbreak. California has declared a state of emergency to expedite the response to the cases of avian flu A (H5N1) detected in the state. This measure comes after identifying cases in dairy cows on farms in Southern California, highlighting the […]

The rising cost of traffic congestion in the U.S.

According to the American Transportation Research Institute, congestion reached a record cost of $108.8 billion for the industry. Traffic congestion on U.S. roads generates an annual cost of over $100 billion for the road transport sector. According to the most recent study on the Cost of Congestion, published in 2022 by the American Transportation Research […]