Truth be told, we could use “California Air Resources Board (CARB)” and “misstep” in the same sentence on a multitude of fronts, but today we talking specifically about their Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) rule. CARB received its final […]
It is no secret, California’s roadways are in a terrible state of disrepair, and we are sorry to report they are gearing up to get even worse. The state’s push towards electric vehicles is resulting in a significant […]
Legislators in Ohio have passed a law banning the state’s agencies, municipalities or counties from adopting any vehicle emissions standards established by CARB. Crazy enough, thirteen states plus the District of Columbia have rules in place automatically adopting […]
When Julie Su’s first nomination to head the US Department of Labor (DOL) came up, we urged everyone to contact their legislators and voice their opposition because Ms. Su was the architect of California’s disastrous, anti-entrepreneurial law, AB5. […]
Transiting through both the Panama and Suez Canals continues to bring logistics challenges, longer transit times, unreliable schedules and increased costs. The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are escalating despite US and allied-forces counterattacks. For the safety […]
Do you know what this part is? Hint, it is something used in truck or container transportation. Play “Name That Part” on our Facebook page. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess. Good […]
California legislators come up with some of the darnest ideas. The latest comes from California State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) who wants to install speed limiters on ALL vehicles, not just trucks, manufactured or sold in the […]
As you know, trucks deliver just about everything…including 8 billion Sweethearts, 257 million roses and 58 million pounds of chocolate in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Happy Valentine’s Day and be sure to thank a trucker.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) likes to have a little fun with their freeway signs. Then the Federal Highway Administration issued guidance that such humor should be avoided. “Avoid” does not mean no, so ADOT is continuing […]
With the Super Bowl approaching, we thought we would revisit some fun commercials from games gone by. Enjoy!
We Wish You All a Joyous and Prosperous New Year! Together, we have been through turbulence and smooth sailing, and we thank you for your business and support through it all. It means the world to us! We […]
According to a recent survey by CloudTrucks, Americans have a favorable view of truck drivers. Here are some of the highlights: 80% say truck drivers “play a crucial role in the economy.” 48% respect drivers for their “sacrifices, […]
How long does it take the federal government to build one electric-vehicle charger? We do not know. It has not be done. The 2021 bi-partisan infrastructure bill allocated $7.5B towards building 500,000 charging stations by 2030. It was […]
First, it was the Panama Canal with transit restrictions governing the size of ships and the number of daily crossings due to the continued and significant drought. Now, it is the Suez Canal with missile, drone and armed […]
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) was faced with a dilemma regarding their Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) rule because they lacked the authority to enforce the rule as it is more stringent than federal regulations. CARB applied for […]
Do you know what this part is? Hint, it is something used in truck or container transportation. Play “Name That Part” on our Facebook page. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess. Good […]
California continues to push for zero emission vehicles (ZEV) regardless of its practicality. And, by “practicality” we mean: Electrifying light, medium and heavy duty vehicles will increase the state’s power consumption by 57%, in a state whose existing […]
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) won the challenge to its Indirect Sourcing Rule (ISR) brought forward by the California Trucking Association (CTA) and Airlines for America. For those not familiar with the ISR, it was […]
In the United States, people all over the country watch the ball drop in Times Square, New York City. Interesting to know, the tradition started on New Year’s Eve 1908 when Adolph Ochs, owner of the New York […]
In a move that still has us scratching our heads, the west coast employer group, Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), granted the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) authority in the Los Angeles/ Long Beach port complex to repair […]