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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 […]

Journey of joy: know the heroes that hauled the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Lynden drivers John Schank and Fred Austin successfully brought the Christmas spirit across the country. The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, an 80-foot Sitka spruce from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, began its journey of more than 6,000 km on November 30. After making 11 stops along the way, it completed its journey on […]

Uncertainty for U.S. freight industry amid tariff plans

The potential impact of these measures could be severe for a sector already undergoing a recession. The U.S. freight transportation industry, valued at $1.7 trillion, faces an uncertain future if the plans of President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs on its key trade partners—China, Mexico, and Canada—come to fruition. According to industry experts, these measures […]

Most dangerous states for winter driving

Driving in winter increases the risk due to weather conditions such as rain and snow, which limit visibility and make roads more dangerous. Driving in winter increases the risk due to weather conditions such as rain and snow, which limit visibility and make roads more dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), […]

Mysterious Drone Flights Over New Jersey: ‘Is the Public at Risk?’

As investigations proceed, residents and officials alike await answers to the pressing questions: Who is operating these drones? Where are they coming from? And what is their purpose? In recent weeks, reports of large, mysterious drones flying over parts of New Jersey have raised concerns among residents and officials. These drones, which seem to evade […]

States with the most and least Christmas spirit in the U.S.

A study ranks states based on factors such as holiday shopping activity, charitable contributions, and the number of Christmas tree farms. The Christmas spirit is increasingly present in homes as the holidays approach. This feeling manifests in various ways but is universally shared by those who celebrate these festivities. The United States is one of […]